Classic Cherry Delight

Here’s a Classic Cherry Delight—the nostalgic, no-bake dessert with a buttery crust, creamy center, and sweet cherry topping 🍒

Ingredients

Crust:

1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
2 tbsp granulated sugar

Cream layer:

8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 (8 oz) container whipped topping (Cool Whip), thawed

Topping:

1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling

Instructions

Make the crust
Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar.
Press firmly into a 9×13-inch dish.
Chill in the fridge for 20 minutes.
Prepare the cream layer
Beat cream cheese until smooth.
Add powdered sugar and vanilla; mix well.
Fold in whipped topping until light and fluffy.
Assemble
Spread cream cheese mixture evenly over crust.
Spoon cherry pie filling over the top.
Chill
Refrigerate at least 2 hours (overnight is best).
Serve
Slice and enjoy cold.

Tips & Variations

Swap cherry filling for blueberry, strawberry, or peach.
Add ½ tsp almond extract to the cream layer for classic cherry flavor.
For a shortbread crust, use crushed vanilla wafers instead of graham crackers.

This dessert is creamy, cool, and crowd-pleasing—perfect for holidays and potlucks.
If you want, I can also share a single-serve version or a baked cherry cheesecake twist.