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classic cherry delight

Classic Cherry Delight: 7 Reasons You’ll Love This Dessert

  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking and chilling
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Classic cherry delight is a creamy dessert layered with cherries and a crunchy crust.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup crushed graham crackers
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese
  • 1 cup whipped topping
  • 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Mix crushed graham crackers and melted butter in a bowl.
  3. Press mixture into the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  4. Bake crust for 10 minutes and let it cool.
  5. In another bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
  6. Fold in whipped topping.
  7. Spread cream cheese mixture over the cooled crust.
  8. Top with cherry pie filling.
  9. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes

  • Use fresh cherries for a fresher taste.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: classic cherry delight, dessert, cherry pie, cheesecake