Description
A dreamy, creamy dessert that looks stunning and tastes delicious, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 8 tablespoons melted butter
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- pinch of salt
- 16 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1–2 drops almond extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cup heavy cream (whipped) or 8 ounces whipped topping
- 1 can cherry pie filling (about 21 ounces)
Instructions
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, sugar, and salt, then press into a 9×13 pan.
- Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, almond extract, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Fold in whipped cream until well combined.
- Spread cream mixture over crust.
- Spoon cherry pie filling on top.
- Chill for at least 4 hours, overnight is best.
- Slice and serve cold.
Notes
Chill the mixing bowl for whipped cream for better texture. Use gluten-free graham crackers for a gluten-free option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg