Best 8 Amandas Cherry Delight Recipes

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Are you craving a dessert that is both sweet and tangy? Look no further than Amanda's Cherry Delight! This delectable treat features layers of creamy cheesecake, tangy cherry pie filling, and a graham cracker crust. It's perfect for any occasion, whether you're hosting a party or simply want to treat yourself to something special. With its easy-to-follow recipe and delightful flavor, Amanda's Cherry Delight is sure to become a favorite.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHERRY DELIGHT RECIPE



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Three easy layers, one sensational dessert make this Cherry Delight recipe! Store-bought ease saves time while loading up on creamy, sweet, tart flavor.

Provided by Kathleen

Categories     Dessert

Time 4h27m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup butter, (melted)
2 (8-ounce) blocks cream cheese, (softened)
1/4 cup sour cream
1 (8-ounce) tub Cool Whip, (thawed overnight in the fridge)
1 cup confectioner's sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 (21-ounce) can cherry pie filling

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9X13 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, granulated sugar. Press into prepared baking dish. Bake in preheated oven until crust edges are golden, 12 to 14 minutes. Cool completely, on a wire rack, about about 45 minutes.
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream together cream cheese, and sour cream with an electric mixer until evenly combined.
  • Add the confectioner's sugar and vanilla and beat for 2 minutes.
  • Gently fold in the Cool whip until well combined. Do not overmix!
  • Spread cream cheese mixture over completely cooled crust. Refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours, or better, overnight.
  • Spread cherry pie filling over top of cream cheese layer just before serving. Cut into squares and serve!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 slice, Calories 478 kcal, Carbohydrate 46 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 31 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, Cholesterol 89 mg, Sodium 353 mg, Sugar 33 g

OPAL'S CHERRY DELIGHT



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Cherry refrigerated cheesecake. Delicious and simple. Very quick, simple to make with no special ingredients!

Provided by NancyJo922

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cheesecake Recipes     No-Bake Cheesecake Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 7

20 graham crackers, finely crushed
½ cup confectioners' sugar
¼ cup butter, melted
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature
1 (8 ounce) container whipped topping (such as Cool Whip®)
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 (12 ounce) can cherry pie filling

Steps:

  • Mix graham cracker crumbs, 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, and butter together in a bowl; press into a 9x9-inch pan.
  • Whisk cream cheese, whipped topping, and 1 cup confectioners' sugar together in a bowl until smooth; spread over graham cracker crust. Pour cherry pie filling over cream cheese mixture layer. Refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393.4 calories, Carbohydrate 48.4 g, Cholesterol 40.9 mg, Fat 21.3 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 14.4 g, Sodium 225.2 mg, Sugar 29.6 g

CHERRY DELIGHT



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This is my mom's recipe. It is a family requested recipe that she usually makes for Christmas. She's even added green food coloring to the cool whip to give it the festive look.

Provided by KimmieOH

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 1 9x13 pan

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup butter
8 ounces cream cheese
2 cups powdered sugar
2 (21 ounce) cans cherry pie filling
8 ounces Cool Whip

Steps:

  • Melt butter, pour into a 9 x 13 dish – add graham cracker crumbs.
  • Press in bottom of 9 x 13 forming a crust.
  • Bake 350 degrees for 8 – 10 minutes.
  • Let cool.
  • Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar with a mixer until smooth and creamy.
  • Pour on top of cooled cracker crust – smooth out.
  • Pour cans of cherries on top of the cream cheese mixture – then top the cherries with cool whip.

CHERRY DELIGHT



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Provided by Jasmine Smith

Categories     Cakes

Time 3h5m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups graham cracker crumbs (from about 15 [2 1/4- x 5-in.] crackers)
6 tablespoons (3 oz.) unsalted butter, melted
¼ cup granulated sugar
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ cup heavy whipping cream
2 (8-oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
½ cup sour cream
1 cup (about 4 oz.) powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (21-oz.) can cherry pie filling

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Stir together graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, granulated sugar, and salt in a large bowl until combined. Press mixture evenly into bottom of an 11- x 7-inch baking dish. Bake in preheated oven until crust is toasty and edges are golden, 12 to 14 minutes. Transfer baking dish to a wire rack; let crust cool completely, about 45 minutes.
  • Beat heavy whipping cream in a medium bowl with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form, about 1 minute. Set whipped cream aside. Beat cream cheese and sour cream in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth, about 1 minute. Add powdered sugar and vanilla; beat until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  • Fold half of whipped cream into cream cheese mixture using a rubber spatula until just combined; repeat with remaining whipped cream. Spoon cream cheese mixture into cooled crust; smooth top using a small offset spatula. Pour cherry pie filling over cream cheese layer, spreading to edges of cream cheese mixture. Cover and chill until filling is firm, about 2 hours. Cut into 10 bars, and serve immediately.

CHERRY ALMOND DELIGHTS



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A tender cream cheese dough filled with homemade almond paste and maraschino cherries makes an elegant cookie tart fit for a party.-Gilda Lester, Millsboro, Delaware

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield about 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup butter, softened
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 large egg, room temperature
1 package (17-1/2 ounces) sugar cookie mix
FILLING:
1-1/2 cups slivered almonds
3/4 cup sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
24 maraschino cherries, well-drained
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat butter and cream cheese until smooth. Beat in egg. Add cookie mix; mix well (dough will be sticky). Shape dough into a disk; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm enough to handle., Place almonds and sugar in a food processor; pulse until almonds are finely chopped. Add eggs; process until mixture forms a paste. Add butter and vanilla; process until blended., Preheat oven to 350°. Shape dough into 1-1/4-in. balls; press onto bottom and up the sides of greased mini muffin cups., Place 1 Tbsp. filling in each cup. Top each with a cherry. Bake 16-18 minutes or until edges are golden and filling is set. Cool in pans 10 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. Dust tops with confectioners' sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 114mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

WALNUT CHERRY DELIGHTS



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These may be frosted with an icing made from 2 cups powdered sugar, a slightly beaten egg white and 2 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice or water. You can use candied cherries in these cookies instead of the maraschinos, if you prefer.

Provided by Marge

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Walnut Dessert Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup all-purpose flour
⅓ cup white sugar
½ cup butter, softened
2 eggs
1 ½ cups packed brown sugar
¼ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 cup chopped walnuts
½ cup maraschino cherries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Grease a 9 inch square pan.
  • Mix 1 cup flour, white sugar and butter by hand. Pat into pan. Bake for 8 - 10 minutes.
  • With a whisk, beat 2 eggs. Whisk in brown sugar, then add 1/4 cup flour and baking powder. Stir in nuts and cherries. Pour over baked crust.
  • Bake for 20 - 25 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 658.2 calories, Carbohydrate 94 g, Cholesterol 102.7 mg, Fat 30 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 11.5 g, Sodium 189.4 mg, Sugar 65.2 g

CHERRY ANGEL DELIGHT



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These tempting angel food treats fly from start to finish.-Ida Wing, Cape Cod, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 prepared angel food cake (8 to 10 ounces)
1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
1-1/2 cups cold whole milk
1 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Cut or tear cake into 1/2-in. pieces to measure 8 cups. Place half the cake cubes in a 9-in. square dish. Set aside 1/3 cup of pie filling; spread remaining filling over cake. Top with remaining cake cubes. , Combine the pudding mix, milk and sour cream. Spoon over cake. Cover and chill. To serve, cut into squares and top with reserved cherries.

Nutrition Facts :

CHERRY DELIGHT



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This recipe my mom made when I was a kid growing up. It is very rich, but real yummy! I don't know where she obtained this recipe, but it goes back to the 1950's I believe.

Provided by connie427

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

15 graham crackers, crushed
3 tablespoons butter, melted
24 marshmallows (large ones)
1/2 cup milk
1/2 pint whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling

Steps:

  • Combine graham cracker crumbs and the melted butter.
  • Pack half of that mixture in bottom of 8x8 dish.
  • Melt marshmallows in milk in double boiler and let cool.
  • Add whipped cream and 1 teaspoon of vanilla to marshmallow mixture.
  • Pour half of the marshmallow mixture over the graham cracker crumbs.
  • Then pour all of the cherry pie filling over that.
  • Add the rest of the marshmallow mixture on top of pie filling.
  • Top with the rest of graham cracker crumbs.
  • Chill overnight.

Tips:

  • Use fresh cherries. Fresh cherries have a sweeter and more intense flavor than frozen or canned cherries.
  • Pit the cherries before using them. You can use a cherry pitter to make this task easier.
  • Don't overcook the cherries. Cherries should be cooked just until they are softened.
  • Use a variety of spices and flavors. Cherries pair well with a variety of spices and flavors, such as cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and almond extract.
  • Be creative! There are many different ways to use cherries in desserts. Try experimenting with different recipes and flavor combinations.

Conclusion:

Cherries are a delicious and versatile fruit that can be used in a variety of desserts. From pies and cobblers to cakes and cookies, there are endless possibilities when it comes to cherry desserts. With the tips and recipes provided in this article, you can easily create delicious cherry desserts that your family and friends will love.

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