Cherry Cheesecake Fluff Recipe
This Cherry Cheesecake Fluff is a no-bake, creamy dessert that layers a smooth cream cheese mixture with cherry pie filling and a crunchy graham cracker crust. Easy to prepare and perfect for parties or a delightful treat, it combines the classic flavors of cherry cheesecake into a fluffy, indulgent dish.
- Author: Windy
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Crust
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons sugar
Cheesecake Fluff
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
Topping
- 1 (21 oz) can cherry pie filling
- Prepare the crust mixture: In a bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until well mixed. Set this mixture aside.
- Beat cream cheese: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until it reaches a smooth consistency with no lumps.
- Add sugar and vanilla: Mix in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract with the cream cheese, beating until blended thoroughly for a sweet, creamy base.
- Fold in whipped topping: Gently fold the thawed whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture until smooth and fluffy, taking care to keep it light and airy.
- Layer the dessert: Spread half of the graham cracker mixture evenly on the bottom of your serving dish as the first layer.
- Add cream cheese layer: Spread the cream cheese fluff evenly over the graham cracker base layer.
- Top with cherries: Spoon the cherry pie filling over the cream cheese layer and spread it evenly.
- Add remaining crust topping: Sprinkle the remaining graham cracker mixture over the top to add a crunchy texture.
- Chill before serving: Refrigerate the assembled dish for at least 2 hours to allow it to set and flavors to meld before serving.
Notes
- This dessert is best served chilled and can be prepared a day ahead for enhanced flavor.
- You can substitute cherry pie filling with other fruit pie fillings like blueberry or strawberry for variety.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free graham cracker crumbs.
- Make sure the cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps in the mixture.
- Storage: Keep refrigerated and consume within 3 days for best freshness.
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