Grandma’s Cherry Delight
A nostalgic dessert with a buttery graham cracker crust, tangy cream cheese layer, and luscious cherry pie filling. Perfect for holidays and family gatherings!
Ingredients
- For the Crust:
- - 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- - ½ cup melted butter
- For the Creamy Layer:
- - 8 oz cream cheese softened
- - 1 cup powdered sugar
- - Dash of milk
- For the Topping:
- - 1 can cherry pie filling
- - Optional 8 oz Cool Whip or Dream Whip
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press into a baking dish and bake for 5 minutes. Let cool.
- Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth. Spread over the cooled crust.
- Spoon cherry pie filling over the cream cheese layer. (Optional) Top with Cool Whip.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight. Serve chilled.
Notes
- Use cinnamon graham crackers for extra flavor.
- Substitute cherry pie filling with blueberry or strawberry for variety.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Substitute cherry pie filling with blueberry or strawberry for variety.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.