Description
Homemade cherry delight delivers a sweet symphony of tangy cherries and creamy textures. Dessert enthusiasts will savor each spoonful of this classic American treat that promises pure culinary comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (475 ml / 16 fl oz) graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup (113 g / 4 oz) unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup (50 g / 1.8 oz) granulated sugar
- 1 package (226 g / 8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (120 g / 4.2 oz) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 container (226 g / 8 oz) Cool Whip
- 1 can (595 g / 21 oz) cherry pie filling
Instructions
- Crust Preparation: Pulverize graham crackers into ultra-fine particles, guaranteeing a seamless, uniform texture that will serve as the dessert’s foundational layer.
- Binding Mixture: Blend crushed graham crackers with melted butter and sugar, mixing intensely until the combination achieves a cohesive, moldable consistency reminiscent of slightly moistened earth.
- Base Formation: Carefully distribute the crumb mixture across the baking vessel, strategically pressing and sculpting with fingertips or utensil to construct a compact, level platform that will anchor the entire confection.
- Chilling Stage: Refrigerate the constructed base for a precise duration, allowing the components to interlock and solidify, transforming the crumbly mixture into a sturdy, crisp architectural foundation that will support subsequent layers with elegant stability.
Notes
- Crumb Consistency Matters: Pulse graham crackers in a food processor for ultra-fine, uniform crumbs that create a smoother, more professional-looking dessert base.
- Butter Binding Technique: Ensure melted butter is evenly distributed to help crumbs stick together, preventing crumbly or dry crust that falls apart when serving.
- Firm Pressing Method: Apply gentle, consistent pressure when forming the crust to create a compact, stable foundation that holds its shape when sliced.
- Chilling Optimization: Refrigerate crust for exactly 15-20 minutes to achieve the perfect texture – firm enough to slice cleanly but not overly hard or brittle.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2-4 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 346
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 185 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 47 mg