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Irresistibly Creamy No-Bake Cherry Delights

A delightful no-bake dessert featuring a creamy layer of cream cheese on a buttery graham cracker crust, topped with sweet cherry pie filling.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, No-Bake
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 7 tablespoons unsalted butter Melted
  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs About 9 whole crackers
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
For the filling
  • 8 ounces softened cream cheese
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 ounces Cool Whip The whole container
  • 21 ounces cherry pie filling

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Melt the butter completely in a microwave-safe bowl until just liquefied—about 30-45 seconds.
  2. Combine the melted butter with graham cracker crumbs and granulated sugar in a medium bowl, mixing until it resembles wet sand.
  3. Firmly press the graham cracker mixture into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  4. Beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until light and fluffy—about 2 minutes.
  5. Add powdered sugar and vanilla; continue beating until smooth and lump-free.
  6. Gently fold the whole container of Cool Whip into the cream cheese mixture using a rubber spatula.
  7. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the graham cracker crust.
  8. Spoon the cherry pie filling over the cream layer, gently spreading it.
  9. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set.

Notes

Keep in the fridge for up to 4 days in an airtight container, or freeze for longer storage. Thaw in the fridge overnight before serving.