Cherry Delight
Simple refreshing no-bake dessert! Pineapple fluff is sandwiched between a graham cracker crust and cherry pie filling. Other pie fillings also work with this recipe.
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 253kcal
Equipment
- 9x13 baking dish
Ingredients
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs about 16 full graham crackers finely crushed
- 1 stick butter melted
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 20-ounce can crushed pineapple in juice drained
- 2 cups non-dairy whipped topping thawed
- 2 21-ounce cans cherry pie filling
Instructions
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and butter.
- Pat into the bottom of 9x13 baking dish.
- Drain the pineapple well. Using a mesh strainer and pressing lightly is helpful.
- Mix cream cheese until smooth, then add powdered sugar and mix well.
- Add the drained pineapple and mix until everything is incorporated.
- Fold in the whipped topping, and spread the filling over the crust.
- Gently pour and spread cherry pie filling over the top.
- Refrigerate at least 4 hours. Serve chilled. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use softened cream cheese, I unwrap the cream cheese and cut it into cubes and leave on the counter for about 30 minutes. Don't use any method that will melt the cream cheese.
- The graham cracker crust can be baked for a toastier flavor. Bake at 375ºF for 7 to 10 minutes.
- Vanilla wafers or shortbread cookie crumbs can be used instead of graham cracker crumbs.
- Can be made in 2 88x8 baking dishes, or two pre-made graham cracker or shortbread pie crusts.
- 2 cups of Dream Whip or homemade whipped cream can be used in place of whipped topping.
- Other pie fillings may be used as a substitute for cherry.
- How to make your own graham cracker crumbs; crush 2 sleeves of graham cracker sheets, using a food processor or placed in a baggie and using a rolling pin.
Nutrition
Serving: 13" X 3" piece | Calories: 253kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 229mg | Potassium: 64mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 511IU | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1mg
