Description
Cherry Delight is a stunning dessert that combines the sweet and tart flavors of cherry filling with a rich, creamy layer over a crunchy graham cracker crust. This delightful treat is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a summer picnic or a cozy family gathering. Its vibrant colors and luscious texture will make it the star of your dessert table, leaving everyone craving more. Easy to prepare and customizable with different fruits, this Cherry Delight promises to impress both visually and taste-wise.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- 2. Bake the crust for about 10 minutes until lightly golden. Let it cool.
- 3. In another bowl, blend softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- 4. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled crust.
- 5. Spoon cherry pie filling on top, spreading it across the cream cheese layer.
- 6. Refrigerate Cherry Delight for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 130g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg