Description
Cherry Delight is a refreshing summer dessert that combines creamy layers with the bright sweetness of fresh cherries. This delightful treat is perfect for family gatherings, picnics, or simply indulging on a lazy afternoon. With a crunchy graham cracker crust and topped with fluffy whipped cream and chocolate chips, every bite is an explosion of flavor that brings joy to any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (adjust based on cherry sweetness)
- 1 cup crushed graham crackers
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Mix crushed graham crackers with melted butter until combined. Press into the bottom of a greased 9×9 inch dish.
- Make the filling: Beat softened cream cheese and sugar in a mixing bowl until smooth.
- Fold in whipped cream gently to maintain lightness.
- Add pitted cherries to the mixture and fold carefully.
- Spread the cherry cream mixture evenly over the crust.
- Refrigerate for at least two hours to set.
- Before serving, sprinkle semi-sweet chocolate chips on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg