Grandma’s Cherry Delight Dessert

🧂 Optional Ingredients:

• Almond extract – ¼ tsp (to add depth to the cherry topping)
• Lemon zest – ½ tsp (for brightness in the cream layer)
• Chopped nuts – ¼ cup (mixed into crust or sprinkled on top)
• Mini chocolate chips – for garnish
• Toasted coconut – for a tropical twist

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Make the crust:

1. Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until evenly moistened.
2. Press firmly into the bottom of a 9×9 inch (23×23 cm) baking dish.
3. Chill in the refrigerator for 15–20 minutes to set.

2. Make the creamy filling:

1. Beat softened cream cheese until smooth.
2. Mix in powdered sugar and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
3. Fold in the whipped topping gently until fluffy and smooth.

3. Assemble the dessert:

1. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the chilled crust.
2. Spoon the cherry pie filling on top, spreading evenly.
3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight) to firm up.

🧂 Optional Ingredients:

• Almond extract – ¼ tsp (to add depth to the cherry topping)
• Lemon zest – ½ tsp (for brightness in the cream layer)
• Chopped nuts – ¼ cup (mixed into crust or sprinkled on top)
• Mini chocolate chips – for garnish
• Toasted coconut – for a tropical twist

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Make the crust:

1. Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until evenly moistened.
2. Press firmly into the bottom of a 9×9 inch (23×23 cm) baking dish.
3. Chill in the refrigerator for 15–20 minutes to set.

2. Make the creamy filling:

1. Beat softened cream cheese until smooth.
2. Mix in powdered sugar and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
3. Fold in the whipped topping gently until fluffy and smooth.

3. Assemble the dessert:

1. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the chilled crust.
2. Spoon the cherry pie filling on top, spreading evenly.
3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight) to firm up.