Cherry Delight
Rich whipping cream and cream cheese on a graham cracker crust and topped with cherry pie filling makes Cherry Delight, a classic dessert recipe that is always popular!
Servings 9 pieces
Calories 424kcal
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup butter melted
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
Cream Cheese Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 cup confectioners sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup whipping cream
Topping
- 21 ounces cherry pie filling
Instructions
Crust
- Mix graham cracker crumbs with sugar. Pour melted butter over mixture and toss lightly. Pat firmly over a 9" square baking dish.
Cream Cheese Filling
- In a cold mixing bowl beat whipping cream until a stiff peak forms.
- Beat cream cheese well. Add vanilla and powdered sugar and beat until fluffy. Blend in whipped cream and stir well. Spread mixture over crumb crust.
Topping
- Pour pie filling over top. Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight
Notes
- Brown sugar in the crust can be substituted for white sugar
- Whipping cream can be substituted for whipped topping or Dream Whip. whipping cream will offer the richest flavor profile
- Any flavor of pie filling can be used, but we find cherry to be the most popular
- Refrigerate at least 8 hours for a firm dessert that is easier to cut and serve
- Pie filling can be spooned over each individual piece for a beautiful presentation
Nutrition
Calories: 424kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 227mg | Potassium: 153mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 1020IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 1mg