• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Crunchy Creamy Sweet

Easy Recipes for Busy Parents

  • All Recipes
  • Air Fryer
  • Asian
  • Dinner
  • Instant Pot
  • Dessert
  • About Us
menu icon
go to homepage
  • All Recipes
  • Subscribe
  • About Me
  • Contact
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • All Recipes
    • Subscribe
    • About Me
    • Contact
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
  • ×

    You are here: Crunchy Creamy Sweet / Dessert / Cherry Delight Recipe

    Cherry Delight Recipe

    Published: Dec 7, 2013 · Modified: Oct 22, 2022 by Anna 30 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Sharing is caring!

    50562 shares
    • Share
    • Tweet
    Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

    Cherry Delight - a dessert that's always a hit at parties and get-togethers. No-bake cheesecake layer topped with cherry pie filling makes this an irresistible treat! 

    If you love creamy no-bake desserts, you should try my No-Bake Pumpkin Pie. Serve it for the holidays, along with cookies, like my Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies.

    Side shot of square of cherry delight on white plate.

    CHERRY DELIGHT

    I am so excited to finally share this recipe on the blog! It is a family recipe and a dessert we always look forward to during holidays. It's super easy to make, requires no baking (although I did bake the crust to set it even more) and looks so festive! My Husband's Grandmother used to make this dessert for holidays. I never had a chance to meet her but I always think of her when this treat appears on the holiday table. My brother-in-law took over the tradition of making the Cherry Delight.

    Ingredients Needed:

    • graham crackers
    • butter
    • sugar
    • cream cheese
    • whipped topping
    • powdered sugar
    • vanilla extract
    • cherry pie filling
    Cherry Delight Dessert on plate.

    HOW TO MAKE CHERRY DELIGHT?

    • Line a 13" x 9" pan with aluminum foil.
    • In a large mixing bowl, stir together cracker crumbs, sugar and melted butter. Press into the bottom of the pan.
    • To prebake the crust (it makes it sturdier): bake for 10 minutes at 375 degrees F. Cool completely before adding the filling layer.
    • In a large mixing bowl, mix cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth. Add vanilla and powdered sugar and mix well about 2 minutes. Add whipped topping in two additions, mix just until combined. Do not overmix. Spread the filling over the crust.
    • Refrigerate until set, at least 2 hours or overnight. Cut the dessert into squares. Top with filling just before serving.
    • Refrigerate leftovers.

    WHAT IS CHERRY DELIGHT?

    Cherry Delight - the name says it all! This dessert is sweet, creamy and absolutely delightful! It's bound to become a hit this holiday season. Actually, it's perfect for summer parties too, when you need a no-bake dessert or any get-togethers!

    The graham crust can be made with graham crackers. The creamy layer is a no-bake cheesecake layer that requires only 4 ingredients mixed together. It will set and have a mousse like texture. The topping is our favorite pie filling: cherry. You can simply customize this dessert to your liking by using different cookies for the crust, adding different extract to the creamy filling and using your favorite pie filling.

    Side shot of cheesecake with cherry pie filling topping on white plate.

    Anyway, you make it, this dessert is made for sharing with your loved ones this holiday season and at any celebrations. Enjoy, my friends!

    Related Recipes:

    • Cranberry Orange Cheesecake
    • Perfect Cheesecake
    • Caramel Apple Cheesecake

    If you like this recipe and make it, snap a photo and share it on INSTAGRAM! Tag me @crunchycreamysweet so I can check it out and leave a comment! 😀

    Cherry Delight Dessert on plate.

    Cherry Delight Recipe

    Author: Anna
    A family recipe for the holiday's favorite dessert: Cherry Delight! No-bake cheesecake filling on a cracker crust, all topped with cherry pie filling.
    4.93 from 13 votes
    Print Recipe Pin Recipe
    Prep Time 25 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 2 hrs 35 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 9 people
    Calories 447 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    for the crust:

    • 2 ½ cup graham cracker crumbs
    • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
    • ¾ cup melted butter

    for the filling:

    • 16 oz cream cheese 2 packages, softened
    • 8 oz tub whipped topping I used Cool Whip
    • 1 cup powdered sugar
    • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

    for the topping:

    • 21 oz can cherry pie filling

    Instructions
     

    to make the crust:

    • Line a 13" x 9" pan with aluminum foil.
    • In a large mixing bowl, stir together cracker crumbs, sugar and melted butter.
    • Press into the bottom of the pan.
    • To prebake the crust (it makes it more sturdier): bake for 10 minutes at 375 degree F. Cool completely before adding the filling layer.

    to make the filling:

    • In a large mixing bowl, mix cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth.
    • Add vanilla and powdered sugar and mix well, about 2 minutes.
    • Add whipped topping in two additions, mix just until combined.
    • Do not overmix.
    • Spread the filling over the crust.
    • Refrigerate until set, at least 2 hours or overnight.

    to serve:

    • Cut the dessert into squares. Top with filling just before serving.
    • Refrigerate leftovers.

    Notes

    • The total time includes the chilling time. Pre-baking the crust is optional but recommended.
    • Please note, that the nutrition value can vary depending on what product you use. The information below is an estimate. Always use calorie counter you are familiar with.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 447kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 268mg | Potassium: 146mg | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 1050IU | Vitamin C: 2.4mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 0.3mg
    Tried this recipe?Leave a comment with rating below!

    More Dessert Recipes

    • Square photo of a slice of lemon cake on a dessert plate with fork.
      Easy Lemon Cake
    • Square image of a serving of eggless chocolate cake with frosting on a white marble plate.
      Eggless Chocolate Cake
    • Square photo of a cake with peach slices and dusting of powdered sugar.
      Easy Peach Cake
    • Mango popsicles on ice.
      Mango Pineapple Popsicles

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

      Did you make this recipe? Let me know! Cancel reply

      Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

      Recipe Rating




    1. Robbin says

      August 24, 2022 at 2:31 pm

      5 stars
      I had this at a potluck and got the recipe. Now I make it occasionally and we eat it up!

      Reply
    2. Heather says

      June 13, 2022 at 1:46 pm

      4 stars
      Our family has made this for years. But I don't care for cherries, so I would move them to another slice. Now when I make it, I use strawberry filling or black raspberry filling.

      Reply
      • Anna says

        July 08, 2022 at 3:40 pm

        Thank you, Heather!

        Reply
    3. Jane says

      March 26, 2022 at 8:10 am

      5 stars
      Really easy to fix and tastes great

      Reply
    4. Nancy says

      December 11, 2021 at 10:58 pm

      5 stars
      I made this for a potluck. It was delicious! I just made another one for a family Christmas. I love how the crust is firm . Best cherry delight I ever had! Definitely 5 stars

      Reply
    5. Lynne Hodges says

      September 21, 2021 at 3:28 pm

      Is the 3/4 cup measure for the butter measured before or after the butter is melted?

      Reply
      • Anna says

        September 21, 2021 at 3:38 pm

        Hi Lynne! It's measured before melting. I hope this helps!

        Reply
    6. Donna says

      March 08, 2021 at 11:21 pm

      5 stars
      Made this dessert 50+ years ago in home ec class. This was a favorite of everyone in the class. I continued to make it many years running. I stopped making it, I guess, when most everyone tired of it.
      Guess what!?? IT IS TIME TO CRUMB ME SOME GRAHAM CRACKERS!

      Reply
      • Anna says

        March 13, 2021 at 3:09 pm

        Yay! I am so excited for you to make it! Thank you, Donna!

        Reply
    7. kevin quiring says

      January 29, 2021 at 12:57 pm

      i remember every christmas we would make this and now im gonna make it for my speech class

      Reply
      • Anna says

        February 05, 2021 at 10:38 pm

        Sounds great! Thanks, Kevin!

        Reply
    8. Yvonne Woodruff says

      December 24, 2019 at 2:56 pm

      Why do you line the pan with foil...?

      Reply
    9. Agnes says

      March 08, 2018 at 8:51 am

      5 stars
      Last time I made this I used 2 8x8 square pans then that way I could put cherry pie filling on one and Saskatoon pie filling on the other.

      Reply
    10. Brenda says

      May 21, 2016 at 4:52 pm

      5 stars
      Made the cherry delight today for a family dinner tomorrow . I liked the filling but tweaked it with 2 Tbsp of lemon juice. Love the flavour. Great dessert.

      Reply
    11. carol hether says

      October 13, 2014 at 8:48 am

      5 stars
      I have a very similar recipe that uses dream whip instead of cool whip and doesn't bake the crust. It was from a neighbor of my MIL at my wedding shower 33 years ago. My kids have always loved that recipe but I decided to try yours this year for our Thanksgiving (Canadian), and we all loved it. I especially liked how the crust stayed together and the filling was a little firmer, so this may now be a new family favorite.To any other Canadian trying this..... I bought the 1 liter size and used about 3/4 of it. I also forgot to thaw it out and it worked just fine.
      Thanks for posting this!

      Reply
      • Lisa G says

        March 27, 2019 at 10:06 pm

        Could you please share your original recipe it sounds like the one that my mom used to make? She used dream whip, cream cheese & lemon juice.

        Reply
        • Cynthia Kinsella says

          January 12, 2020 at 8:39 pm

          I have been looking for this recipe for the longest time . A lady I babysat for gave it to me over 30 yrs ago . Would you please share it with me also

          Reply
    12. Jess says

      August 12, 2014 at 9:57 pm

      Hi just curious - I live in Canada and out cool whip is sold in 1 litre tubs. Is the 8oz the same size? I assume it's by weight not volume. 1 litre is half a large bottle of soda.

      Reply
    13. Jess says

      January 13, 2014 at 4:43 pm

      5 stars
      So, I didn't put this in a 13x9 inch pan (my sister got me a pretty new ceramic pie plate I've been dying to use), I made it into a couple pies. The cherry one is currently setting up in the fridge...the remainder was tossed into a pie pan to eat without any topping. It is currently half gone...my 1 1/2 year old daughter, my labrador, and myself had ourselves a little after nap snack 🙂 HOLY MOLEY, this stuff is the bomb!! Thank you Anna, and a shout out to Pinterest too!

      Reply
      • CrunchyCreamySw says

        January 13, 2014 at 4:52 pm

        Hi Jess! I love it!!! So glad you guys are enjoying it! 🙂 Thank you so much for the comment!

        Reply
    14. Erin says

      December 29, 2013 at 8:41 am

      5 stars
      I love how simple this is! I don't know how baking-able your brother-in-law is but this is a typical boy recipe in my family. 😉

      The pictures are gorgeous, too! Love the droopiness of the cherry filling. 🙂

      Reply
    15. Stacy | Wicked Good Kitchen says

      December 18, 2013 at 5:47 pm

      5 stars
      Finally catching up on your blog, girl! My hubby's aunt always made this for get togethers and picnics. She used the Pretzel Jello Salad recipe and tweaked it with a graham cracker crust and cherry pie filling too! Gorgeous photos. I've already pinned this dessert, but will pin again! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    16. Colette says

      December 08, 2013 at 11:17 pm

      My mom makes something so similar! Family recipes are always the best, especially those that span generations. I'm going to make this b/c I can't stand just looking at the pics!

      Reply
      • CrunchyCreamySw says

        December 10, 2013 at 3:52 pm

        I love it! Thanks, Colette!

        Reply
    17. Jennie @themessybakerblog says

      December 08, 2013 at 7:31 pm

      I need this on my holiday table. Pinned!

      Reply
      • CrunchyCreamySw says

        December 10, 2013 at 3:52 pm

        Thanks, Jennie! xo

        Reply
    18. Valerie says

      December 08, 2013 at 11:56 am

      5 stars
      This makes me think of my childhood! When we first moved to the States, my mom taught French to a few women once a week - one of the ladies always brought a dessert very similar to this! Only good memories...thanks for the recipe! 🙂

      Reply
      • CrunchyCreamySw says

        December 08, 2013 at 12:44 pm

        I have been getting emails from people saying the same thing - good memories! Thank you for sharing yours, Valerie!

        Reply
    19. Curry and Comfort says

      December 07, 2013 at 5:00 pm

      5 stars
      This is my go to dessert all year round!! I love the stuff...especially since it's a no bake and I'm not the greatest baker. LOL! 🙂

      Reply
      • CrunchyCreamySw says

        December 07, 2013 at 6:56 pm

        How fun!! PS: I saw your baked goods posts before - you are great! xoxo

        Reply

    Primary Sidebar

    Crunchy Creamy Sweet Anna

    Hi, I'm Anna! Thank you for stopping by! Here you will find easy and delicious recipes for busy people. My recipes are made with everyday ingredients and all of them are family approved!

    More about me →

    Easy Dinners

    • Square image of chicken in teriyaki sauce, rice and broccoli in a white bowl.
      Quick Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowls Recipe
    • Asian chicken on rice.
      Easy Sesame Chicken Recipe
    • Square image of creamy garlic chicken in a skillet.
      Creamy Garlic Chicken
    • Lemon garlic chicken in a skillet.
      Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken Recipe
    • Chicken in mushroom garlic sauce in pan.
      Creamy Mushroom Garlic Chicken
    • Beef noodle casserole in a baking dish.
      Cheesy Beef Noodle Casserole

    Popular Recipes

    • Cooked shrimp on a white plate.
      Air Fryer Shrimp
    • Square image of four Russet potatoes on a rack in the Instant Pot pressure cooker.
      Instant Pot Baked Potatoes Recipe
    • Noodles with peanut sauce and green onions in a white bowl with chopsticks.
      Thai Peanut Noodles Recipe
    • Square image of chicken nuggets with parsley on a white plate.
      Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets Recipe
    • BLT Pasta Salad in large glass bowl.
      BLT Pasta Salad Recipe
    • KFC Coleslaw in a white serving bowl.
      KFC Coleslaw Copycat Recipe

    Featured in

    Logos of publications like yahoo, Parade magazine, MSN.

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • About Us
    • Privacy Policy
    • Accessibility Policy

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up! for emails and updates

    Contact

    • Contact

    As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Copyright © 2023 Crunchy Creamy Sweet All rights reserved.

    © Copyright 2023 - Crunchy Creamy Sweet - Privacy Policy