From Scratch Cherry Delight
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From Scratch Cherry Delight
Description
From Scratch Cherry Delight combines three main components: a baked graham cracker crust, a rich cream layer, and a cooked cherry topping. The crust is made from finely crushed graham crackers mixed with melted butter and sugar, then baked until lightly golden to form a sturdy base. A blend of whipped heavy cream and sweetened cream cheese creates a creamy, fluffy filling spread atop the cooled crust and chilled to set.
The cherry topping is prepared by simmering pitted cherries with sugar, water, lemon juice, and cornstarch until thickened, creating a glossy fruit glaze. This layer is spooned evenly over the chilled cream layer. The dessert is best served chilled to maintain its layered texture and fresh flavor.
The assembled dessert combines crunchy crust, velvety cream, and bright cherry topping, suitable for holidays or any occasion involving a chilled fruit and cream dessert. The recipe uses basic ingredients and straightforward steps, making it accessible for home cooks willing to prepare a distinctive cherry dessert from scratch.
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 Cherry pitted, can use frozen (needs to be thawed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
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
Show DetailsNutrition 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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Overall Rating
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