Description
Classic Cherry Delight is a refreshing and creamy dessert featuring layers of buttery graham cracker crust, rich cream cheese filling, and sweet cherry pie topping. This no-bake treat is perfect for summer gatherings or any time you crave a deliciously simple dessert.
Ingredients
Graham Cracker Crust
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup white sugar
7 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
Filling
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese or 1 (8 ounce) tub cream cheese spread, softened
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling, chilled
1/2 teaspoon pure almond extract
Instructions
Preheat Oven to 350 Degrees
For the Crust:
Crush the graham crackers until they are fine crumbs then add them into a large bowl then pour in the sugar and melted butter and stir until well combined. Pour the crust mixture into a greased 9-inch deep dish pie plate and press evenly and firmly into the bottom and sides. Bake for 7 to 8 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool completely on wire rack.
For the Filling:
In a large bowl using a electric mixer, add the cream cheese and cream on medium speed until fluffy. Next add in the sweetened condensed milk and continue mixing until well combined. Add and mix in half the lemon juice then add and mix in the other half, and add in the vanilla extract and continue to mix until well incorporated. Pour the filling into the cooled crust. Place the pie into the refrigerator and let it chill overnight, until well firm and set. The next day, add the almond extract into the cherry pie filling and mix until well combined. Pour the cherry filling on top of the pie and spread evenly. Cut into desired slices, serve with whipped cream (if desired) and enjoy!
Notes
You may use a store bought 9-Inch graham cracker crust for this recipe. You can also use blueberry, strawberry, or any kind of pie filling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (optional 10 minutes for crust)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg