Description
No bake cherry delight is a creamy layered dessert made with a buttery graham cracker crust, fluffy cheesecake filling, and sweet cherry topping. This chilled dessert is simple to prepare, requires no oven, and works perfectly for potlucks, summer gatherings, and holidays.
Ingredients
3 cups graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons brown sugar
7 tablespoons butter, melted
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (8 ounce) container whipped topping, thawed
2 (21 ounce) cans cherry pie filling
Instructions
1. Combine graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, and melted butter in a bowl until evenly coated.
2. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish to form the crust.
3. Place the crust in the freezer for about 15 minutes to firm it up.
4. In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
5. Gently fold the whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined and fluffy.
6. Spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the chilled crust.
7. Spoon the cherry pie filling evenly over the cream layer.
8. Refrigerate the dessert for at least 4 hours before slicing and serving.
Notes
Cream cheese should be softened before mixing to avoid lumps in the filling.
Freezing the crust briefly helps it hold together when the filling is added.
Fold the whipped topping gently to keep the filling light and fluffy.
Chilling the dessert for several hours allows the layers to set and makes slicing easier.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square