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No-Bake Cherry Layered Dessert Recipe

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This No-Bake Cherry dessert features a luscious graham cracker crust layered with a smooth cream cheese and whipped cream mixture, topped generously with sweet cherry pie filling. The creamy layers and fruity cherry topping make it a delightful treat that’s easy to prepare without any baking required, perfect for warm days or quick gatherings.

Ingredients

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Crust

  • 1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Cream Cheese Layer

  • 1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract

Whipped Cream

  • 2 cups whipping cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar

Topping

  • 1 (21 oz.) can cherry pie filling

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust: In a bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Blend with a fork until the crumbs are evenly moistened. Set aside 2 tablespoons of this mixture to sprinkle on top later. Press the remaining crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×9-inch pan that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray to form the crust.
  2. Make the cream cheese mixture: Using an electric mixer, beat together the softened cream cheese, confectioners’ sugar, and almond extract until smooth and creamy.
  3. Whip the cream: In a separate bowl, whip the whipping cream with granulated sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form, ensuring a light and fluffy texture.
  4. Combine cream cheese and whipped cream: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture by hand until well combined, maintaining the airy consistency.
  5. Assemble the layers: Spread slightly less than half of the cream cheese and whipped cream mixture evenly over the prepared graham cracker crust.
  6. Add cherry filling: Drop large spoonfuls of cherry pie filling onto the cream cheese layer and gently spread it evenly without mixing layers too much.
  7. Top with remaining cream mixture: Spread the remaining cream cheese and whipped cream mixture evenly over the cherry filling, covering it completely.
  8. Finish and chill: Sprinkle the reserved 2 tablespoons of graham cracker crumbs evenly over the top layer. Cover the pan and refrigerate for several hours or overnight to allow the dessert to set and flavors to meld.
  9. Serving tip: For thicker layers, use a 9×9-inch pan. To serve a larger crowd with thinner layers, double the recipe for a 9×13-inch pan.

Notes

  • Use premium cherry pie filling for a more abundant cherry layer.
  • 1/3-less fat cream cheese works well as a lower-fat alternative.
  • Substitute the homemade whipped cream with an 8-ounce container of Cool Whip non-dairy whipped topping if desired.
  • For thicker layers, stick to the 9×9-inch pan size; doubling the recipe is recommended for a 9×13-inch pan if thicker layers are preferred.
  • This dessert requires refrigeration and no baking, making it perfect for quick summer treats.

Keywords: No-Bake Cherry Dessert, Cream Cheese Dessert, Cherry Pie Filling, Easy No-Bake Recipe, Summer Dessert

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