Description
This Decadent Cherry Cheesecake Lush Delight is the perfect treat for any occasion, combining the sweetness of cherries with the creaminess of cheesecake. The combination creates a symphony of flavors that will leave your taste buds dancing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup cherry pie filling
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (such as almonds or walnuts)
- 1/4 cup granola
- Fresh cherries (optional)
- Mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Mix until well combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased baking dish and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- In a bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Spread the cherry pie filling over the chilled crust, then spread the cream cheese mixture over the cherry filling.
- Chill the dessert in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until set.
- Garnish with whipped cream, chopped nuts, granola, fresh cherries, and mint leaves, if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Ensure the dessert is well-chilled before serving for the best texture and presentation. You can substitute cherry pie filling with blueberry or raspberry pie filling for variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg