Cherry Delight: The Best No-Bake Summer Dessert
Cherry Delight: The Best No-Bake Summer Dessert is a refreshing and indulgent treat that captures the essence of summer. With its buttery graham cracker crust, smooth cream cheese filling, and luscious cherry topping, this dessert is perfect for warm gatherings or a sweet finish to any meal. Best of all, it requires no baking! Just mix, chill, and enjoy. Whether you’re hosting a barbecue or simply treating yourself at home, Cherry Delight is an easy-to-make recipe that everyone will love. Serve it in individual portions for added flair or pair it with ice cream for an extra touch of delight.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (8 oz) tub Cool Whip, thawed
- 2 (21 oz) cans cherry pie filling
Instructions
- Prepare the crust by mixing graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, and melted butter in a bowl until combined. Press into a 9×13-inch baking dish and freeze for 15 minutes.
- Beat softened cream cheese with granulated sugar and vanilla extract using an electric mixer until smooth.
- Fold in the thawed Cool Whip gently with a rubber spatula until fully combined.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the chilled crust evenly.
- Spoon cherry pie filling on top of the cream cheese layer.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours to set before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg