Cherry Delight Recipe
Cherry Delight is a delightful dessert that combines the sweetness of cherries with a buttery crumb crust and a creamy, fluffy filling. This easy-to-make treat is perfect for any occasion and is sure to become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing, Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup melted butter
For the Filling:
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 container (8 oz) frozen whipped topping, thawed
For the Topping:
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: In a bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press the mixture into a 9×13-inch dish to form the crust.
- Make the Filling: Beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Fold in the whipped topping. Spread the filling over the crust.
- Add the Topping: In a separate bowl, mix the cherry pie filling with almond extract. Spread the cherries over the filling layer.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the Cherry Delight for at least 4 hours before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can use fresh cherries for the topping if they are in season.
- Feel free to customize the flavor by using different pie fillings such as blueberry or strawberry.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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