Description
Indulge in this delightful Cherries in the Snow Dessert, a no-bake layered treat that combines a buttery graham cracker crust with a creamy cheesecake filling and a sweet cherry topping. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
Graham Cracker Crust:
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups whipped topping (such as Cool Whip)
Topping:
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
Instructions
- Graham Cracker Crust: In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with granulated sugar and melted butter until evenly moistened. Press into a 9×9-inch dish to form a crust.
- Cheesecake Filling: In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, then fold in whipped topping until creamy. Spread over crust.
- Topping: Spoon cherry pie filling over the cheesecake layer. Spread gently to cover.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. Serve chilled.
Notes
- For a thicker crust, double the graham cracker mixture.
- You can use homemade whipped cream instead of whipped topping.
- Substitute cherry pie filling with blueberry or strawberry for a flavor variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
