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Best Classic Cherry Delight

Best Classic Cherry Delight

This rich and creamy cherry delight dessert features a crunchy graham cracker crust, smooth cheesecake filling, and sweet cherry topping for a delicious treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 9 slices
Calories 546 kcal

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • mixing bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • 9×9-inch pan

Ingredients
  

Whipped Cream

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cream cheese filling

  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 8 oz cream cheese room temperature

Graham cracker crust

  • 36 pieces graham crackers
  • 8 tablespoon unsalted butter melted
  • small pinch of salt

Instructions
 

Graham cracker crust

  • Process the graham crackers in a food processor until they turn into fine crumbs.
  • Add the melted butter and pulse a few times until the crumbs are fully moistened and start to clump together.
  • Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×9-inch pan. Chill in the fridge while you make the filling.

Whipped Cream

  • In a large mixing bowl, add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
  • Pour in the heavy whipping cream.
  • Using an electric mixer on medium speed, whip until stiff peaks form.
  • Place the whipped cream in the fridge until you're ready to fold it into the cream cheese mixture.

Cream Cheese Mixture

  • In a separate mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth and fluffy.
  • Gently fold in the whipped cream until fully combined and no streaks remain.

Assemble

  • Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the chilled crust.
  • Top with cherry pie filling. Chill in the fridge for at least 1 to 1.5 hours, or until set.

Notes

For homemade cherry filling, combine 4 cups of pitted cherries, ¼ cup cornstarch, and 1 cup white sugar for a fresh topping option. Keep covered with plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 546kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 6gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 91mgSodium: 462mgPotassium: 154mgFiber: 2gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 1043IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 89mgIron: 2mg
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