Having no oven shouldn’t be an obstacle to enjoying a homemade, bakery-quality dessert. In fact, Cherry Delight is the best-ever baked good to never actually be baked! Layers of a crunchy, buttery graham cracker crust with creamy whipped topping and jammy cherry pie filling combine to make a dessert that is sweet, indulgent, and relaxingly low stress! For best results, pop the Cherry Delight in the fridge overnight and enjoy this cold treat the next day. It’s guaranteed to delight you and everyone you share it with!
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs, crushed
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/3 cup sugar, divided
- 1 (8-ounce) package of cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups whipped topping
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 (28-ounce) can of cherry pie filling
Directions
Step 1 –Grease a 9×9-inch baking pan with butter.
Step 2 –In a bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 1 tablespoon sugar.
Step 3 –Spread the crumb mixture on the bottom of the prepared pan to form a crust.
Step 4 –Beat the softened cream cheese into the whipped topping, adding a little at a time and beating between each addition.
Step 5 –Add the remaining sugar and vanilla into the cream cheese mixture until well blended.
Step 6 –Smooth the cream cheese mixture on top of the crust.
Step 7 –Top with the cherry pie filling.
Step 8 –Chill for at least 3 hours and up to overnight.
Step 9 –Serve cold.