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The Ultimate Guide to Making Perfect Cherry Cream Cheese Dessert


  • Author: Lara Smith
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 20 mins
  • Yield: 9 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Creamy, fruity, and irresistibly delicious, this Cherry Cream Cheese Dessert layers sweet cherry pie filling over a smooth cream cheese mixture and buttery graham cracker crumbs for the perfect no-bake treat!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy cream, whipped
  • 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth.
  2. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract; beat until combined.
  3. Fold in the whipped heavy cream until mixture is creamy and smooth.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until evenly coated.
  5. Press half of the graham cracker mixture into the bottom of a 9×9-inch baking dish.
  6. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the crust evenly.
  7. Spoon cherry pie filling on top of the cream cheese layer.
  8. Sprinkle remaining graham cracker mixture over the cherry topping.
  9. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set. Cut into squares and serve chilled.

Notes

  • Try swapping cherry pie filling for blueberry, peach, or strawberry to change the flavor.
  • Use homemade whipped cream or whipped topping for convenience.
  • Top with extra graham cracker crumbs or shaved chocolate before serving for added texture.
  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: undefined
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 square
  • Calories: 300 kcal
  • Sugar: 20 g
  • Sodium: 150 mg
  • Fat: 18 g
  • Saturated Fat: 10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 32 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Cholesterol: 50 mg

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