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Cherry Yum Yum

A delightful layered dessert featuring a buttery graham cracker crust, creamy cheese filling, and topped with cherry pie filling and whipped cream, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 8 sheets graham cracker sheets The base of the crust.
  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs A component for the crust.
  • 1/2 cup whole pecans Adds nutty flavor.
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar Sweetens the crust.
  • 1/2 cup salted butter Provides richness.
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt Enhances the other flavors.
For the cream cheese layer
  • 8 oz cream cheese Creates a creamy layer.
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar Sweetens the cream cheese layer.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Adds flavor.
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract Enhances the flavor.
For the topping
  • 1 can cherry pie filling The star topping.
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream Whipped for topping.
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar Sweetens the whipped cream.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Adds flavor to the topping.
  • 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs Optional garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Finely chop the pecans.
  3. Blend the graham cracker sheets until finely crumbed.
  4. Combine the pecans, graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until well blended.
  5. Press the mixture into a 9×13 baking dish evenly.
  6. Bake for 8-10 minutes until golden, then let it cool completely.
Assembly
  1. Beat softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
  2. Mix in powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and almond extract, beating until fluffy.
  3. Layer the cream cheese mixture over the cooled crust evenly.
  4. Spoon cherry pie filling over the cream cheese layer, spreading gently.
  5. Whip the cold heavy cream to soft peaks.
  6. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, then whip to stiff peaks.
  7. Spread the whipped cream over the cherry layer.
  8. Chill for at least 4 hours to set the dessert.
  9. Optionally sprinkle with graham cracker crumbs before serving.

Notes

Allow your crust to cool completely before adding the cream cheese layer to prevent melting. For better whipped cream peaks, ensure the cream is cold when whipping.