Description
Indulgent Cherry Cheesecake Dream Fluff whisks creamy cheesecake magic into a cloud-like dessert that melts on your palate. Sweet cherry swirls and silky cream promise pure bliss in each heavenly spoonful you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 can (21 ounces / 595 grams) cherry pie filling
- 1 package (8 ounces / 227 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup whipped topping like Cool Whip
Sweeteners and Flavoring:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Crust and Garnish:
- ½ cup graham cracker crumbs
- Fresh cherries or mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing bowl, vigorously whip the softened cream cheese using an electric mixer until it reaches a silky, uniform consistency, incorporating powdered sugar and pure vanilla extract.
- Delicately incorporate the whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture, folding gently to maintain the airy texture and ensure complete integration.
- Introduce the vibrant cherry pie filling, stirring methodically to distribute the fruity essence evenly throughout the creamy base.
- Select a decorative serving vessel or individual dessert glasses, creating alternating layers of the luscious cheesecake mixture and crumbled graham crackers, building each stratum with careful precision.
- Strategically complete the layering process, ensuring the final top layer showcases the luxurious cheesecake fluff for visual appeal.
- Carefully transfer the assembled dessert to the refrigerator, allowing it to chill and develop deeper flavor profiles for a minimum of 60 minutes.
- Prior to presentation, optionally embellish with plump, fresh cherries or delicate mint leaves to elevate the dessert’s visual and aromatic allure.
Notes
- Soften cream cheese completely at room temperature for the smoothest, creamiest texture without lumps.
- Use fresh, high-quality whipped topping to ensure a light and airy consistency in your dessert.
- Crush graham crackers into fine, even crumbs for the perfect layered texture and crisp base.
- Chill the dessert for at least 2 hours for maximum flavor blending and firmer set.
- Opt for fresh cherries as a garnish to add a vibrant, elegant touch to the final presentation.
- Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days to enjoy this delightful make-ahead dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 285 kcal
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg