Cheese And Cherry Dessert Recipe

An incredibly easy, no-bake dessert recipe that's bursting with flavor! Creamy cheesecake filling meets sweet cherry pie filling on a buttery graham cracker crust. Perfect for potlucks, parties, or a quick weeknight treat.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 569.5 kcal
Protein 11g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cheese And Cherry Dessert

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How to Make Cheese And Cherry Dessert

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Crush 1 ½ cups graham crackers into fine crumbs. Mix with 6 tablespoons melted butter or margarine until evenly moistened.
  3. Press the graham cracker mixture into the bottom of a 7x11 inch baking dish.
  4. Bake for 8 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
  5. In a mixing bowl, beat together 8 ounces cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add ¼ cup milk, beating until well combined.
  6. Add ½ cup granulated sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
  7. Fold in 8 ounces of whipped topping (Cool Whip or similar).
  8. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled graham cracker crust.
  9. Top with 1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling, spreading evenly.
  10. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

15 g

Sugar

132g

Fat

98g

Carbs

23g

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