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Grandma’s Cherry Delight Dessert Recipe

Grandma’s Cherry Delight is a timeless no-bake dessert that’s both easy to make and irresistibly delicious. With a buttery graham cracker crust, a luscious cream cheese filling, and a vibrant cherry pie topping, this dessert is a classic crowd-pleaser.
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Equipment

  • - 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • - Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Spatula

Ingredients
  

  • **For the Crust:**
  • - 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • - ½ cup unsalted butter melted
  • - ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • **For the Filling:**
  • - 16 oz cream cheese softened
  • - 1 cup powdered sugar
  • - 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • - 1 cup heavy whipping cream whipped (or 8 oz whipped topping)
  • **For the Topping:**
  • - 1 can 21 oz cherry pie filling

Instructions
 

  • **1. Prepare the Crust:**
  • - In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Mix until well combined.
  • - Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Place in the refrigerator to set while you prepare the filling.
  • **2. Make the Filling:**
  • - In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
  • - Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
  • - Gently fold in the whipped cream or whipped topping until smooth and fluffy.
  • **3. Assemble the Dessert:**
  • - Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the chilled crust.
  • - Top with the cherry pie filling, spreading it out evenly.
  • **4. Chill and Serve:**
  • - Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
  • - Slice into squares and serve chilled.