Description
A delightful no-bake dessert with layers of creamy filling and cherry pie topping, evoking warmth and nostalgia.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 and 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter until well combined.
- Press the mixture into a 9″x13″ dish to form a solid crust and refrigerate while preparing the filling.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until it reaches stiff peaks.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully integrated.
- Spread the creamy filling evenly over the chilled crust.
- Spoon the cherry pie filling evenly over the cream layer without swirling.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least four hours, ideally overnight, to set.
- Slice into squares or rectangles to serve.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute low-fat cream cheese and Greek yogurt. Ensure cream cheese is softened for a smooth filling.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg