Cherry Delight

Equipment

  • ▢ 9×13 baking dish
  • ▢ Mixer

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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 9×13 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 88×8 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.  

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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

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