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4.34 from 15 votes

Cherry Delight

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!
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cherries in the snow, cherry delight, cherry dessert, cherry lush
Author: EverydayShortcuts.com

Ingredients

For the Crust:

  • 5 egg whites
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 tsp cream of tartar
  • 2 cups saltine crackers crushed
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ 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.
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