Classic Cherry Delight
This Classic Cherry Delight features a creamy filling with a sweet cherry topping on a buttery graham cracker crust.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- 9x13-inch baking dish
Ingredients
For the Crust
- 7 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (about 9 whole crackers)
- 3 tablespoon granulated sugar
For the Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 8 oz Cool Whip, thawed
- 1 can cherry pie filling (21 oz)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter, graham cracker crumbs, and granulated sugar. Mix until well combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish to form the crust.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Fold in the thawed Cool Whip until fully incorporated.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the crust in the baking dish.
- Top with the cherry pie filling, spreading it evenly over the cream cheese layer.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
You can use different pie fillings, such as blueberry or strawberry, for a variation.