Cherry Delight Recipe

Name: Cherry Delight Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1½ cups crushed graham cracker crumbs; 6 tablespoons butter (unsalted or salted); 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; 8 ounces block cream cheese (full-fat); 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; ¾ cup powdered sugar; 1½ cups whipping cream; 1 (21-ounce) can premium cherry pie filling

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This no-bake classic Cherry Delight is a delicious dessert that takes less than 20 minutes to make. Impress your family and friends with this easy treat made with real whipping cream.

A slice of cherry delight on a single serving plate with a spoon. The rest of the cherry delight is the background.

This dessert is always a huge hit with a three-ingredient homemade graham cracker crust, creamy filling, and sweet and tart cherry topping. If cherries are your thing, you are going to love it. If you like this recipe, try cherry crisp, cherry pie bars, and cherry cheesecake.

Ingredient Notes and Substitutions

See the complete list of ingredients below on the recipe card.

Graham cracker crumbs: You can also make your crumbs in a food processor. You will need 10 full sheets of graham crackers.
Butter: unsalted or salted
Cream cheese: a full-fat block works best for this recipe
Whipping cream: You can substitute an 8-ounce container of Cool Whip
Vanilla extract: the pure stuff, please
Cherry Pie Filling: I like to use premium pie filling. It has a greater fruit content and better flavor.

How to Make Cherry Delight

This is the summary version; for the complete list of ingredients and instructions, see the recipe card below.

First, crush the graham crackers in a food processor or a plastic zipper bag with a rolling pin. Mix the crushed graham crackers with butter and sugar and press them into a greased 9×9-inch baking dish.

Some of the steps to making cherry delight. Crush the graham in a food processor or a plastic zipper bag with a rolling pin. Mix the crushed graham crackers with butter and sugar and press it into a greased 9x9-inch baking dish.

Using a stand mixer with the paddle attachment on medium speed beat the cream cheese, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. In a separate bowl, using a hand mixer on medium speed beat the whipping cream until stiff peaks form. Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.

Some of the steps to making cherry delight. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the graham cracker crust using an offset spatula. Carefully spoon the cherries over the whipped cream mixture, cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours up to overnight.

Spread the cream cheese mixture over the graham cracker crust using an offset spatula. Carefully spoon the cherries over the whipped cream mixture, cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours up to overnight.

Preparation Tips and Storage

For ease in cutting, refrigerate for at least 4 hours up to overnight.
For the cleanest slices, rinse and dry the knife between cuts. Use a small spatula for those tight corners.
Store well wrapped in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

A 9x9 inch casserole dish full of cherry delight with one slice missing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use other fruit fillings?

Yes, swap out the cherry pie filling for apple, peach, blueberry, or strawberry. Or make your own pie filling with fresh fruit in a simple syrup thickened with a bit of cornstarch.

Can I freeze Cherry Delight?

You can freeze this for up to 2 months. For best results, freeze it without the cherry topping. Cover with two layers of plastic wrap, followed by a layer of aluminum foil. The day before serving, spoon on the cherry topping, and thaw in the fridge overnight.

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