That’s a beautiful Classic Cherry Delight 🍒 — creamy no-bake cheesecake filling, buttery graham crust, and glossy cherry pie topping.
Here’s the full traditional recipe:
Classic Cherry Delight (No-Bake)
Ingredients
For the Crust
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2 cups graham cracker crumbs
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½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
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¼ cup granulated sugar
For the Cream Cheese Layer
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2 (8 oz) blocks cream cheese, softened
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1 cup powdered sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 (8 oz) container whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
For the Topping
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1 (21 oz) can cherry pie filling
Instructions
1️⃣ Make the Crust
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In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter.
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Press firmly into the bottom of a 9×9-inch dish (or 9×13 for thinner layers).
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Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to set.
2️⃣ Make the Cream Layer
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Beat softened cream cheese until smooth.
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Add powdered sugar and vanilla; beat until fluffy.
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Gently fold in whipped topping until fully combined and light.
3️⃣ Assemble
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Spread cream cheese mixture evenly over chilled crust.
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Spoon cherry pie filling over the top and spread evenly.
4️⃣ Chill
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Refrigerate at least 4 hours (overnight is best).
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Slice and serve cold.
Tips for Perfect Cherry Delight
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Make sure cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps.
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For cleaner slices, chill overnight.
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Use a hot knife (wipe between cuts).
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Want thicker layers? Use a smaller pan.
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Swap cherries for blueberry, strawberry, or peach pie filling.
If you’d like, I can also give you:
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A homemade cherry topping version 🍒
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A baked cheesecake-style version
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A graham crust from scratch (no crumbs)
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Or a lighter, less-sweet version
Just tell me which one you’d like!