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Cherry Delight

Cherry Delight: The Easy No-Bake Dessert Everyone Loves

Cherry Delight is a delightful no-bake dessert featuring a creamy cheesecake filling and a buttery graham cracker crust, beloved by all.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 squares
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 9 sheets Graham Crackers Consider using gluten-free options.
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar Brown sugar can be used for a richer taste.
  • 1/2 cup Butter (Melted) Coconut oil can be used for a dairy-free option.
Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese (Softened) Mascarpone cheese can be substituted.
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar Agave nectar can be used as a liquid sweetener.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Vanilla bean paste can enhance the flavor.
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice Lime juice is a good alternative.
  • 8 oz Whipped Topping (Cool Whip) Stabilized whipped cream can be used.
Topping
  • 1 can Cherry Pie Filling Other fillings such as blueberry or peach can be used.

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • Mixing bowl
  • 9x13 inch baking pan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  2. Combine graham crackers and granulated sugar in a food processor. Pulse until finely crushed. Drizzle in melted butter and mix until wet sand texture. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan and bake for 8-10 minutes. Allow to cool completely.
  3. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice until smooth and creamy. Fold in the whipped topping carefully.
  4. Spread the creamy filling evenly over the cooled crust. Cover the pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results.
  5. Cut into squares and top with cherry pie filling before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1squareCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, use room temperature cream cheese and allow the dessert to chill for at least 2 hours. Use a warm knife for clean cuts when serving.

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