Here’s a classic Cherry Delight recipe for you to enjoy:
Ingredients:
For the crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the filling:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream, whipped (or 8 ounces whipped topping)
For the topping:
- 1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
Instructions:
- Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix until well combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish to form an even crust.
- Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely.
- Prepare the Filling:
- In a separate mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract to the cream cheese, and beat until well combined and creamy.
- Gently fold in the whipped cream or whipped topping until evenly incorporated.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cooled crust in the baking dish, smoothing it out into an even layer.
- Add the Topping:
- Spoon the cherry pie filling evenly over the cream cheese layer, spreading it out to cover the entire surface.
- Chill and Serve:
- Refrigerate the Cherry Delight for at least 4 hours, or until set and chilled.
- Once chilled, slice into squares and serve cold.
Enjoy this delightful and classic Cherry Delight as a refreshing dessert!