Description
Creamy cherries dance through this classic Cherry Cheesecake Dream Fluff, blending nostalgic American dessert traditions with luxurious texture. Rich cream cheese and sweet cherry notes create an irresistible dessert that will delight palates and comfort souls.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (8 ounces / 227 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 can (21 ounces / 595 grams) cherry pie filling
- 1 cup whipped topping like Cool Whip
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Fresh cherries or mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cream Preparation: Blend cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy, creating a luxurious base for the dessert.
- Texture Enhancement: Gently fold whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture, maintaining a light and airy consistency that promises a delectable mouthfeel.
- Flavor Infusion: Carefully integrate cherry pie filling throughout the creamy mixture, ensuring an even distribution of vibrant fruity notes.
- Layering Construction: In serving glasses or a decorative dish, craft alternating layers of graham cracker crumbs and the cherry cheesecake mixture, building a visually appealing and texturally interesting dessert.
- Chilling and Setting: Refrigerate the assembled dessert for at least one hour, allowing flavors to meld and the mixture to firm up to the perfect creamy consistency.
- Final Presentation: Before serving, garnish with fresh cherries or delicate mint leaves to add a sophisticated touch and enhance the dessert’s visual appeal.
Notes
- Chill for Flavor Fusion: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow ingredients to meld and develop a richer, more complex taste profile.
- Whip with Precision: Use an electric mixer on medium-high speed to achieve a silky-smooth cream cheese base, eliminating any lumps.
- Layer Strategically: Create even, visually appealing layers by using a clear glass or transparent serving dish to showcase the dessert’s beautiful texture.
- Garnish Creatively: Top with fresh cherries or mint leaves just before serving to add a burst of color and fresh flavor that elevates the entire dessert experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg