Ohhh Cherry Delight 😍—that classic no-bake dessert that’s creamy, sweet-tart, and straight-up nostalgic. Perfect for potlucks, holidays, or when you need something easy that everyone loves.
🍒 Cherry Delight (No-Bake)
Serves 8–10
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup melted butter
- 2 tbsp sugar
Cream Cheese Layer
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 8 oz whipped topping (Cool Whip), thawed
Topping
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
Instructions
- Make the crust
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar.
- Press firmly into the bottom of an 8×8 or 9×9 dish.
- Chill in the fridge while you make the filling.
- Cream cheese layer
- Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Fold in whipped topping gently.
- Spread evenly over the crust.
- Add cherries
- Spoon cherry pie filling evenly over the cream layer.
- Chill
- Refrigerate at least 2–3 hours (overnight is even better).
- Serve
- Slice and enjoy cold.
⭐ Tips for the Best Cherry Delight
- Smooth layer: Make sure cream cheese is fully softened.
- Clean slices: Wipe knife between cuts.
- Extra crust: Press crust firmly so it holds together.
Variations
- Chocolate Cherry Delight: Add cocoa powder to the crust or drizzle chocolate on top.
- Blueberry or Strawberry Delight: Swap the pie filling.
- Extra rich: Use a thicker cream cheese layer (add another 4 oz).
If you want, I can give you a Southern-style Cherry Delight, a shortbread crust version, or a mini cup version for parties 🍒✨
