Ah, Cherry Delight 🍒—a sweet, layered dessert that’s creamy, fruity, and usually made with a graham cracker or cookie crust, cream cheese filling, and cherry topping. It’s perfect for potlucks or a light, fruity treat!
Cherry Delight Dessert
Servings: 8–10
Prep time: 15 min
Chill time: 2–3 hours
Ingredients
Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (or crushed digestive biscuits)
- 1/4 cup (50 g) sugar
- 1/3 cup (75 g) melted butter
Filling:
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
Topping:
- 1 can (21 oz / 595 g) cherry pie filling
Instructions
- Prepare the crust
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter.
- Press firmly into the bottom of a 9Ă—13-inch dish. Chill in the fridge while preparing the filling.
- Make the cream layer
- Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gently fold in whipped cream until fluffy.
- Assemble the dessert
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the chilled crust.
- Spoon cherry pie filling evenly over the cream layer.
- Chill
- Refrigerate for at least 2–3 hours (or overnight) to set.
- Serve
- Cut into squares and serve cold. Optional: garnish with extra whipped cream or chocolate shavings.
🔥 Tips
- For extra crunch, add chopped nuts (like pecans) to the crust.
- Use fresh cherries in season for a fresher flavor.
- Can make in individual cups for a fun presentation.
- Perfect for summer gatherings or potlucks because it doesn’t require baking.
I can also give you a shortcut no-bake Cherry Delight recipe that’s ready in under 20 minutes if you want a faster version.
Do you want the quick no-bake version?
