Classic Cherry Delight

🍒 Classic Cherry Delight

Ingredients:

Crust:

• 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (about 12 full crackers)
• ⅓ cup sugar
• ½ cup (1 stick) butter, melted

Filling:

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 8 oz whipped topping (Cool Whip or homemade whipped cream)

Topping:

• 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling

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Instructions:

1. Make the crust:

   • Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl.
   • Press firmly into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish (or a 9-inch square pan for thicker layers).
   • Chill in the refrigerator while preparing filling.

2. Prepare filling:

   • Beat softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
   • Fold in whipped topping gently until fully combined.

3. Assemble:

   • Spread cream cheese mixture evenly over the crust.
   • Spoon cherry pie filling on top, spreading gently.

4. Chill:

   • Refrigerate at least 2 hours (overnight is best) before serving so it sets nicely.

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✨ Tips:

• Swap cherry pie filling for blueberry, strawberry, or mixed berry if you like variety.
• For extra flavor, add a thin layer of crushed pineapple (drained) on top of the cream cheese layer before the cherries.