🍒 Classic Cherry Delight (No-Bake Dessert)
A creamy, nostalgic layered dessert with a buttery graham crust, fluffy cream cheese filling, and sweet cherry topping — perfect for potlucks and holidays.
🧾 Ingredients (9×9-inch pan)
Crust
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2 cups graham cracker crumbs
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½ cup (115g) melted butter
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2 tbsp sugar
Cream Layer
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8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
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1 cup powdered sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1½ cups whipped topping (or freshly whipped cream)
Topping
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1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Make the Crust
Mix graham crumbs, melted butter, and sugar.
Press firmly into the bottom of a dish.
Chill 20–30 minutes to set.
2️⃣ Prepare the Cream Layer
Beat cream cheese until smooth.
Add powdered sugar and vanilla; mix until creamy.
Fold in whipped topping gently.
3️⃣ Assemble
Spread cream layer evenly over crust.
Top with cherry pie filling.
4️⃣ Chill
Refrigerate at least 3–4 hours (overnight is best).
✨ Tips for Best Results
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Use room-temperature cream cheese to avoid lumps.
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For cleaner slices, chill overnight.
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Add a squeeze of lemon juice to the cream layer for brightness.
🍓 Variations
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Swap cherries for blueberry or strawberry pie filling
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Use crushed vanilla wafers instead of graham crackers
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Add a chocolate drizzle on top
If you’d like, I can also share:
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A homemade cherry topping version
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A baked cheesecake-style version
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Or a mini cup version for parties 🍒