Cherry delight, also known as cherry yum yum, is one of those American classics that can be found in dog-eared community cookbooks all over the county. It’s a no-bake dessert with a cheesecake-like filling that’s built upon a graham cracker crust and topped with cherry pie filling (and if cherries aren’t your thing, we also have recipes for strawberry delight and chocolate delight). With its glossy red top, creamy, fluffy filling, and irresistible sweet-salty crust, it’ll wow everyone.
Why You’ll Love It
- It takes just 15 minutes of prep with zero time in the oven. You can even prepare it hours before serving, which makes it tailor-made for a potluck, yet equally welcome at a special dinner party or a casual weeknight meal.
- It gets better with time. If somehow there are leftovers, cherry delight tastes even better after a few days in the fridge. It also makes the perfect make-ahead dessert!
Key Ingredients in Cherry Delight
Graham crackers: Crumbling graham crackers into a crust is about as easy as it gets, plus the hint of honey gives the dessert more flavor than you’d find in a flaky all-butter pie crust.Cream cheese: Cream cheese is what makes the filling reminiscent of cheesecake. You can use regular, lactose-free, or reduced-fat cream cheese in this recipe.
