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Cherry Cream Dessert

A creamy and fruity dessert made with cherry pie filling, a rich cream layer, and a crunchy graham cracker crust, perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Sweet
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust Ingredients
  • 1 cup crushed graham crackers For the base of the dessert.
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted Bind the graham crackers together.
Cream Layer Ingredients
  • 1 8 oz package cream cheese, softened Ensure it's softened for easier mixing.
  • 1 cup heavy cream Whipped for a light texture.
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar Sweeten the cream layer.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Adds flavor to the cream.
Topping Ingredients
  • 1 can cherry pie filling Use for layering and topping.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a medium bowl, combine crushed graham crackers and melted butter, mixing until it resembles wet sand. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch pie dish.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth. In another bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form, then fold into the cream cheese mixture.
Layering
  1. Spread half of the cream mixture over the graham cracker crust. Spoon half of the cherry pie filling over the cream layer. Repeat with the remaining cream mixture and top with the rest of the cherry pie filling.
Chilling
  1. Cover the dessert with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Serving
  1. Cut into slices and serve chilled to enjoy the delicious layers.

Notes

For a lighter dessert, consider using low-fat cream cheese and light whipped cream. This dish is best served chilled and should not be reheated. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.