Homemade Cherry Delight Dessert Recipe

Introduction:
Welcome today, I'm thrilled to share with you a beloved dessert that always delights—Homemade Cherry Delight. With its layers of fluffy whipped cream, creamy cream cheese, a simple graham cracker crust, and a homemade cherry topping, this dessert is sure to wow your guests. Let's dive into the steps together!

Ingredients:

For the Cherry Topping:

4 cups pitted cherries (fresh or thawed if frozen)
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons cornstarch
For the Graham Cracker Crust:

24 graham crackers, finely processed
3/4 cup melted salted butter
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
For the Cream Layer:

1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 Oz cream cheese, softened
Additional cherries for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

Prepare the Cherry Topping:

In a saucepan, combine pitted cherries, sugar, water, lemon juice, and cornstarch.
Stir until well combined.
Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring frequently, for about 10 minutes until the liquid thickens and cherries soften.
Remove from heat, transfer to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate for 1-2 hours until completely cooled.

Make the Graham Cracker Crust:

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
In a food processor, finely process graham crackers until crumbs form.
Add melted butter and granulated sugar to the crumbs. Pulse until combined and resembles wet sand.
Press mixture firmly into the prepared baking pan using the back of a measuring spoon or your hands.
Bake crust in preheated oven for 10 minutes until lightly golden. Remove and let cool completely.

Prepare the Cream Layer:

Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, whip heavy whipping cream, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract together until stiff peaks form.
In a separate bowl, mix softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
Gradually add cream cheese mixture to whipped cream mixture, blending until smooth and well combined.

Assemble the Dessert:

Once the graham cracker crust is cooled, spread cream cheese mixture evenly over the crust, ensuring edges are sealed.
Carefully spoon chilled cherry topping over the cream cheese layer just before serving.
Garnish with additional cherries if desired.
Slice into squares and serve immediately to enjoy this delightful Homemade Cherry Delight!

Conclusion:
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