Description
This Cherry Cheesecake Fluff is a light and creamy no-bake dessert combining smooth cream cheese, sweet cherry pie filling, and fluffy whipped topping for a refreshing treat. Perfect for gatherings or a quick indulgence, it’s garnished with crunchy graham crackers and fresh cherries for added texture and flavor.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whipped topping
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup cherry pie filling
Garnish (Optional)
- 1/2 cup crushed graham crackers
- 1 cup fresh cherries
Instructions
- Beat Cream Cheese: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with a hand mixer until smooth and creamy with no lumps.
- Add Powdered Sugar and Vanilla: Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract into the cream cheese mixture, beating until well combined and smooth.
- Fold in Whipped Topping and Sour Cream: Gently fold in the whipped topping and sour cream with a spatula until fully incorporated, being careful not to deflate the fluffiness.
- Mix in Cherry Pie Filling: Stir in 3/4 cup of the cherry pie filling, distributing the cherries evenly throughout the mixture for bursts of flavor.
- Spoon into Serving Dish: Transfer the mixture into your chosen serving dish, smoothing the top evenly with a rubber spatula.
- Top with Remaining Cherry Filling: Drizzle the remaining 1/4 cup of cherry pie filling over the top to create an attractive cherry layer.
- Add Garnishes: If desired, sprinkle crushed graham crackers on top for a crunchy contrast and garnish with fresh cherries for added freshness and presentation.
- Chill Before Serving: Refrigerate the Cherry Cheesecake Fluff for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the dessert to firm up slightly for optimal texture.
Notes
- For a firmer texture, chill the dessert overnight.
- Substitute cherry pie filling with fresh cherry compote for a homemade twist.
- Use reduced-fat cream cheese and whipped topping for a lower-fat version.
- Ensure cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps in the mixture.
- Serve chilled for best taste and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: cherry cheesecake, no bake dessert, cherry fluff, easy cheesecake fluff, creamy cherry dessert, summer dessert
