Description
A delightful no-bake dessert featuring a buttery graham cracker crust, creamy filling, and tart cherry topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 ounces whipped topping
- 1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar until evenly mixed.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of an 8×8 or 9×9 glass dish. Chill in the fridge for 15 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, beat softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Gently fold in the whipped topping until fully combined.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the chilled crust.
- Top with cherry pie filling, spreading it gently to cover the surface.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- Slice, serve cold, and enjoy.
Notes
Substitutions can be made for dietary preferences, including gluten-free and dairy-free options. For better texture, refrigerate overnight.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg