– 1/3 cup sugar
– 1/2 cup melted butter
For the Filling:
– 16 oz cream cheese, softened
– 1 cup powdered sugar
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
– 2 cups whipped cream
For the Cherry Topping:
– 1 can cherry pie filling
– Fresh cherries for garnish (optional)
Steps
1. In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9×13-inch dish to form the crust.
2. In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
3. Fold in the whipped cream until the mixture is light and fluffy. Spread the filling over the crust in the dish.
4. Chill the dessert in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours to set.
5. Once chilled, spread the cherry pie filling over the cream cheese layer. Garnish with fresh cherries if desired.
6. Slice and serve chilled. Enjoy the heavenly combination of cherries and cream cheese!
Variations
There are endless ways to customize this Cherry Cream Cheese Dessert to suit your taste preferences. Here are a few ideas to inspire you:
– Try using different fruit toppings such as blueberry, strawberry, or peach for a twist on the classic recipe.
– Add a sprinkle of chopped nuts or chocolate shavings on top for extra texture and flavor.
– Experiment with different crusts such as Oreo cookie crumbs or shortbread for a unique base.
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