🍒 No-Bake Cherry Delight 🍰
Creamy, dreamy, and bursting with cherry flavor—this easy dessert is a nostalgic crowd-pleaser!
⏰ Time
- Prep: 20 mins | Chill: 4+ hours | Total: 4.5 hrs
- Serves: 9-12
📝 Ingredients
Crust:
- 1 ½ cups (150g) graham cracker crumbs
- ⅓ cup (75g) melted butter
- 2 tbsp sugar
Cream Cheese Layer:
- 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream, whipped to stiff peaks
Cherry Topping:
- 1 can (21 oz/600g) cherry pie filling
- ½ tsp almond extract (optional, enhances flavor)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Make the Crust
- Mix graham crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press firmly into a 9×9-inch pan. Chill 10 mins.
2️⃣ Cream Cheese Layer
- Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gently fold in whipped cream. Spread over crust.
3️⃣ Add Cherry Topping
- Stir almond extract into cherry pie filling (if using). Spoon over cream layer.
4️⃣ Chill & Serve
- Refrigerate at least 4 hours (or overnight) before slicing.
🌟 Pro Tips
- Lighter version: Use Cool Whip instead of whipped cream.
- Crunchy twist: Add ½ cup chopped pecans to the crust.
- Festive swap: Try blueberry or strawberry pie filling!
🍽 Serving Ideas
🍨 Top with extra whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
☕ Pair with coffee for a retro dessert vibe!
Storage: Keep refrigerated for up to 3 days.
Why You’ll Love It:
✔️ No oven needed—perfect for hot summer days!
✔️ Balanced sweetness with tangy cream cheese and tart cherries.
✔️ Easy to customize with different fruits or crusts.
A classic potluck star that tastes like childhood! 😍
Need a shortcut? Use pre-made graham crust in a pie dish! 🥧
