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From Scratch Cherry Delight

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.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Chill
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 40 mins
Servings: 24 bars
Calories: 565 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

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

Instructions

Graham Cracker Crust:
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  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 9x13 baking dish.
  2. In a food processor, finely chop up 24 graham crackers.
  3. In a bowl combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Mix all together until well combined.
  4. Press into a 9x13 oven-safe dish.
  5. Bake for 10 minutes until it has become a touch more golden.
  6. Cool completely.
Cream Layer:
  1. Beat together whipping cream, 1/2 cup sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix together softened cream cheese and 1/2 cup of sugar.
  3. Mix together the whipped cream mixture and the cream cheese mixture.
  4. 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:
  1. In a saucepan combine cherries, sugar, water, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Mix until combined then place on stove over medium-high heat.
  2. 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.
  3. Pour the chilled cherry topping over the cream cheese layer when ready to serve.

Nutrition Information

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

% 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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