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Classic Cherries in the Snow Easy Cream Cheese Dessert

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A no-bake, creamy dessert with a graham cracker crust, fluffy cream cheese filling, and cherry pie topping. It’s simple to make and always a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (about 12 full sheets)
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 16 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and granulated sugar. Pour in melted butter and stir until the mixture looks like wet sand. Press firmly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch dish or springform pan. Refrigerate while preparing the filling.
  2. Pour cold heavy whipping cream into a chilled large mixing bowl. Using an electric mixer on medium-high speed, whip until stiff peaks form, about 3-4 minutes. Set aside in the refrigerator.
  3. In another large mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beat on low until combined, then increase to medium and beat for another minute until light and fluffy.
  4. Add about one-third of the whipped cream to the cream cheese mixture and fold gently with a rubber spatula. Add the remaining whipped cream and fold until no white streaks remain. Be gentle to keep the mixture airy.
  5. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the prepared crust. Spoon cherry pie filling over the top and spread gently to the edges. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
  6. To serve, cut into squares or wedges. Serve cold. Optionally, drizzle extra cherry sauce from the can on top.

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps. Chill the bowl and beaters for the whipped cream for best results. The dessert needs at least 4 hours to set; overnight is better. For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free graham crackers. For a lower-sugar option, use a sugar substitute in the cream cheese layer.

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