Description
Sweet dreams come true with this cherry cheesecake fluff, a cloud-like dessert blending creamy cheesecake essence with luscious cherry notes. Guests will dive into this heavenly treat that promises pure indulgence with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups whipped topping
- 1 (21 ounces) can cherry pie filling
- 1 (8 ounces) package cream cheese
Dairy and Sweeteners:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Crumble Base:
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons sugar
Instructions
- Crush graham crackers and combine with melted butter and sugar to create a crumbly base, ensuring even texture and distribution.
- Whip cream cheese in a large bowl until velvety smooth, eliminating any lumps for a silky consistency.
- Incorporate powdered sugar and vanilla extract into the cream cheese, blending thoroughly to create a rich, sweet foundation.
- Gently fold whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture, maintaining a light and airy texture without deflating the mixture.
- Create a foundational layer in the serving dish by evenly spreading half of the graham cracker crumble across the bottom.
- Carefully spread the cream cheese mixture over the crumble base, ensuring a uniform layer that covers the entire surface.
- Delicately pour cherry pie filling over the cream cheese layer, distributing it evenly to provide a vibrant, fruity topping.
- Sprinkle the remaining graham cracker crumble across the cherry layer, adding a delightful crunch and visual appeal.
- Refrigerate the dessert for a minimum of 2 hours at 40°F, allowing flavors to meld and the texture to set perfectly.
- Remove from refrigerator just before serving to maintain the ideal chilled consistency and fresh taste.
Notes
- Customize the crumble by swapping graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or crushed gluten-free cookies for those with dietary restrictions.
- Reduce sugar content by using low-fat cream cheese and sugar-free whipped topping, making this dessert more diet-friendly without compromising taste.
- Add extra texture and flavor by incorporating fresh chopped cherries alongside the pie filling for a burst of natural sweetness and more complex taste profile.
- Experiment with different fruit toppings like blueberry or strawberry pie filling to create unique variations of this creamy, delightful dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 324 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 135 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg