Cherry Delight

Here’s a classic and easy Cherry Delight dessert — a creamy, fruity, and crunchy layered treat! 🍒✨

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Cherry Delight

Servings: 8–10

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Chill Time: 2–3 hours

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Ingredients:

• 1 graham cracker crust (store-bought or homemade)

• 1 can (21 oz / 595 g) cherry pie filling

• 1 package (8 oz / 225 g) cream cheese, softened

• 1 cup powdered sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 container (8 oz / 240 ml) whipped topping (like Cool Whip)

• 1 cup chopped nuts (optional, like pecans or walnuts)

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Instructions:

1. Prepare the cream layer:

   • In a bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.

   • Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract; mix until creamy.

   • Fold in half of the whipped topping until well combined.

2. Assemble the dessert:

   • Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the graham cracker crust.

   • Spoon the cherry pie filling evenly over the cream layer.

   • Spread the remaining whipped topping on top.

   • Sprinkle chopped nuts over the top if desired.

3. Chill:

   • Refrigerate for at least 2–3 hours to let it set and the flavors meld.

4. Serve:

   • Slice into squares or bars and serve chilled.

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Tips & Variations:

• 🍫 Chocolate twist: Sprinkle mini chocolate chips between the cream layer and cherries.

• 🍓 Berry swap: Use strawberry or blueberry pie filling instead of cherries.

• 🥥 Tropical version: Add shredded coconut on top with nuts.

• 🕒 Make-ahead: Can be made a day in advance and stored in the fridge.

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If you want, I can also give a quick no-bake Cherry Delight recipe using pudding that’s even creamier and faster to assemble. Do you want that version?