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    Home » Recipes » Desserts

    Cherry Delight Dessert

    Published: May 13, 2021 · Modified: Jun 14, 2023 by Alison · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    This Cherry Delight Dessert is made up of 3 layers that has a cracker crust, creamy filling and cherry pie filling topping that tastes heavenly!

    Cherry Delight

    This classic cherry delight dessert or cherries in the snow as some people call it, is still a family favorite. My mom used to make it growing up as it was my dad’s favorite and here I am making it for my kids. I love how older recipes always make a comeback to the table and years of enjoyment. If you haven’t made this cherry dessert, you are missing out. So delicious, refreshing and a crowd’s favorite!

    How to Make Cherry Delight

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    Cherry Delight Dessert

    Recipe Tips & Variations

    • Cover and store any remaining leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days.
    • Can make a graham cracker crust instead of using saltine crackers and walnuts.
    • If you don’t have walnuts on hand or don’t like, you can swap out for pecans.
    • Can swap out cherry pie filling for a different flavor pie filling such as raspberry, blueberry, etc.

    Cherry Delight Ingredients

    For the Crust:

    5 egg whites
    2 cups sugar
    1 tsp cream of tartar
    2 cups saltine crackers, crushed
    2 tsp vanilla extract
    1/2 cup chopped walnuts

    For the Filling:

    1 (8oz) Cool Whip, thawed
    1 (8oz) cream cheese, softened
    4 tbsp powdered sugar

    For the Topping:

    2 cans cherry pie filling

    How to Make Cherry Delight

    Make the Crust

    Preheat over to 325 degrees F.

    In a bowl add the egg white and beat until frothy. Slowly add the sugar, then cream of tartar to the bowl and beat until stiff. Fold in cracker crumbs, vanilla and nuts. 

    Grease a 9×13-inch pan and spread crust mixture evenly in the bottom of the pan. Bake for 20 minutes or until brown. Allow to cool.

    Prepare the Filling

    Add all of the filling ingredients (Cool Whip, cream cheese, powdered sugar) to a bowl and beat until smooth. Spread evenly over cooled crust.

    Add the Topping

    Open the cherry pie filling cans and pour on top of the 2nd layer. Spread evenly and refrigerate until set about 1-2 hours. Cut dessert into squares and enjoy.

    Recipe

    Cherry Delight

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    This Cherry Delight Dessert is made up of 3 layers that has a cracker crust, creamy filling and cherry pie filling topping that tastes heavenly!
    4.36 from 14 votes
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    Prep Time 25 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 45 minutes mins
    Course Desserts
    Cuisine American
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    Ingredients
      

    For the Crust:

    • 5 egg whites
    • 2 cups sugar
    • 1 tsp cream of tartar
    • 2 cups saltine crackers crushed
    • 2 tsp vanilla extract
    • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

    For the Filling:

    • 1 8oz Cool Whip, thawed
    • 1 8oz cream cheese, softened
    • 4 tbsp powdered sugar

    For the Topping:

    • 2 cans cherry pie filling

    Instructions
     

    • Make the Crust
    • Preheat over to 325 degrees F.
    • In a bowl add the egg white and beat until frothy. Slowly add the sugar, then cream of tartar to the bowl and beat until stiff. Fold in cracker crumbs, vanilla and nuts. 
    • Grease a 9x13-inch pan and spread crust mixture evenly in the bottom of the pan. Bake for 20 minutes or until brown. Allow to cool.

    • Prepare the FillingAdd all of the filling ingredients (Cool Whip, cream cheese, powdered sugar) to a bowl and beat until smooth. Spread evenly over cooled crust.
    • Add the ToppingOpen the cherry pie filling cans and pour on top of the 2nd layer. Spread evenly and refrigerate until set about 1-2 hours. Cut dessert into squares and enjoy.

    Notes

    • Cover and store any remaining leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days.
    • Can make a graham cracker crust instead of using saltine crackers and walnuts.
    • If you don't have walnuts on hand or don't like, you can swap out for pecans.
    • Can swap out cherry pie filling for a different flavor pie filling such as raspberry, blueberry, etc.

    Nutrition Disclosure

    Nutritional facts are estimates and are provided as a courtesy to the reader. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double check against our estimates. Nutritional values are calculated via a third party. Changing ingredients, amounts or cooking technique will alter the estimated nutritional calculations.

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    Comments

    1. Vicky Olsen

      July 22, 2022 at 11:20 am

      Can you substitute real whipped cream for Cool Whip, which I don’t like? Would 1 cup heavy cream (8 oz.) equal 1 container of Cool Whip when whipped, or would I need more?

      Reply
      • Alison

        July 27, 2022 at 9:51 pm

        Yes, you can. One cup would be the equal to a tub of cool whip.

        Reply
      • Deb J

        July 01, 2023 at 4:47 pm

        I use two envelopes of Dream Whip prepared according to directions. Not too sweet or heavy like Cool Whip. It holds up well in the refrigerator.

        Reply
        • Alison

          July 02, 2023 at 4:22 pm

          I need to try this. Sound delicious! Thank you for sharing.

          Reply
    2. Brian

      February 13, 2023 at 2:47 pm

      Can you use cool whip instead of egg whites for crust

      Reply
    3. Brian

      February 13, 2023 at 2:53 pm

      Can you use cool whip to replace the egg whites

      Reply
      • Alison

        February 13, 2023 at 3:05 pm

        No the egg whites are what hold the crust together.

        Reply

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