Description
Indulge in the refreshing flavors of Cherry Delight, a delightful dessert that combines the sweetness of ripe cherries with a rich cream cheese layer over a crumbly graham cracker crust. This no-bake treat is ideal for any occasion, from summer picnics to family gatherings, leaving everyone craving more. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, Cherry Delight is sure to be the centerpiece of your dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted and halved
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until combined. Press into a pie dish to form the crust.
- Bake the crust for about 10 minutes until lightly golden. Let it cool completely.
- In a large bowl, blend softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture into the cooled crust. Top with halved cherries and their juice, spreading evenly.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Slice into squares or wedges and serve chilled.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (90g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg