Classic Cherry Delight: Easy Recipe for a Juicy Summer Treat
A refreshing dessert perfect for summer gatherings and picnics.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cherry pie filling
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a baking dish to form the crust.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then remove and let cool.
- In another bowl, combine the cherry pie filling and vanilla extract.
- Spread the cherry filling over the cooled crust.
- Top with whipped cream and spread evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider adding a layer of cream cheese before the cherry filling.
- Allow the dessert to chill longer for better flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg