Description
A simple no-bake dessert with a crunchy graham cracker crust, smooth cream cheese filling, and glossy cherry topping, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 7 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 9 whole crackers)
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 container Cool Whip, 8 ounces
- 1 can cherry pie filling, 21 ounces
Instructions
- Melt the unsalted butter in a small saucepan or in the microwave until liquid.
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and granulated sugar. Pour melted butter over crumbs and stir until combined.
- Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom and slightly up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate or an 8×8-inch square pan. Chill in the refrigerator.
- In a medium bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and continue to beat until creamy and lump-free.
- Fold in the Cool Whip gently until light and even.
- Spread the filling over the chilled crust evenly.
- Spoon the cherry pie filling over the cream layer and smooth gently.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up, but chilling 2 to 4 hours is best for cleaner slices.
Notes
For variations, consider using different toppings like strawberry pie filling or replacing the crust with crushed vanilla wafers. For best results, keep the dessert chilled when serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg