From Scratch Cherry Delight
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From Scratch Cherry Delight
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From scratch cherry delight is the ultimate crowd favorite dessert! Made with a perfectly fluffy whipped cream and cream cheese layer, a simple graham cracker crust, and a homemade cherry topping, you’ll wow your guests with this sweet and tart treat every time.
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Ingredients
Crust
- 24 Graham crackers crushed, about 3 cups worth
- 3/4 cup butter melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Cream Layer
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 16 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar divided
Cherry Topping
- 3-4 cups cherries pitted, can use frozen (needs to be thawed)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
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Instructions
Graham Cracker Crust:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 9x13 baking dish.
- In a food processor, finely chop up 24 graham crackers.
- In a bowl combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Mix all together until well combined.
- Press into a 9x13 oven-safe dish.
- Bake for 10 minutes until it has become a touch more golden.
- Cool completely.
Cream Layer:
- Beat together whipping cream, 1/2 cup sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- In a separate bowl, mix together softened cream cheese and 1/2 cup of sugar.
- Mix together the whipped cream mixture and the cream cheese mixture.
- Spread carefully across the cooled graham cracker crust, ensuring that all of the edges are sealed and there are no voids or holes. Chill for 1 hour minimum.
Cherry Topping:
- In a saucepan combine cherries, sugar, water, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Mix until combined then place on stove over medium-high heat.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cook, stirring frequently, for about 10 minutes until the liquid thickens. Pour into a jar or bowl and cover and let chill.
- Pour the chilled cherry topping over the cream cheese layer when ready to serve.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
565kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
48g
(16%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
40g
(62%)
Saturated Fat
25g
(125%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
133mg
(44%)
Sodium
422mg
(18%)
Potassium
166mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
34g
(68%)
Vitamin A
1489IU
(30%)
Vitamin C
28mg
(31%)
Calcium
72mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 565 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 565kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 40g | 62% |
| Saturated Fat | 25g | 125% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 133mg | 44% |
| Sodium | 422mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 166mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 34g | 68% |
| Vitamin A | 1489IU | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 28mg | 31% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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