Cherry Delight Dessert Recipe
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Cherry Delight Dessert

By: Lanae Powell 
"This smooth and creamy cheesecake-like treat is light, sweet and pretty, too. Convenience products make it quick and easy to prepare. My husband also likes this dessert when I substitute blueberry pie filling, notes Lanae Powell of McPherson, Kansas."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (16)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • FILLING:
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1/2 cup whipped topping
  • 1 cup cherry pie filling

Directions

  1. In a bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, confectioners' sugar and butter. Press onto the bottom of an 8-in. x 4-in. x 2-in. loaf pan coated with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. In a small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth; fold in whipped topping. Spread over crust. Spoon pie filling over top. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until chilled.

Footnotes

  • Nutritional Analysis: 1 piece equals 264 calories, 12 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 31 mg cholesterol, 145 mg sodium, 37 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 2 g protein.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 19, 2009 by SarahB   view full review
I altered this recipe a little. For an even quicker preparation time, I used the already made...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2007 by trishthedish725 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This is such a good, classic dessert! One of the first desserts I made for my husband as...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 7, 2008 by recipesampler   view full review
I made this for a special occasion and was dissapointed. The crust was soggy and fell apart. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 4, 2011 by italiangirl   view full review
We have made this as long as I can remember. We never used powdered sugar in the crust but...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 12, 2010 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Quick, simple, impromptu dessert that delivers satisfying results for little effort and a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 1, 2010 by dessert lover   view full review
I grew up with this dessert and it was always a hit. I have learned to adjust the butter in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 9, 2012 by CHammy   view full review
Grew up with this dessert at family get togethers, it is so decadently delicious. The only...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 19, 2011 by micky   view full review
This desert brings back great memories-my mom would make this for her card club, and us kids...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 1, 2011 by Loozoo15   view full review
My card group loved this and all asked for the recipe. The only thing I changed was using...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2011 by Lucky Noodles Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Wonderful recipe as is and easy to make changes to reduce calories if you want! I use reduced...

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