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A delicious plate of Cherry Delight

Cherry Delight

This Cherry Delight is a delightful dessert layered in mason jars. Perfect for individual servings at any gathering.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 jars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 477

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1.25 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 3 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt pinch
  • 1/3 cups unsalted butter melted
Cream Layer
  • 1 packet Dream Whip There are 2 bags in a box; you just need one bag.
  • 0.5 cups milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cups confectioners’ sugar
Topping
  • 42 oz cherry pie filling 2 cans of 21 ounces each

Equipment

  • Electric Mixer
  • Whisk Attachment
  • Baking Sheet
  • Piping Bag

Method
 

  1. Begin by preheating your oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, salt, and melted butter. Mix until combined.
  3. Divide the graham cracker mixture evenly into 8 wide-mouth mason jars (about 1/4 cup in each jar). Use your fingers to press the crust into the bottom of each jar.
  4. Place the jars onto a baking sheet and bake about 10 minutes. Allow the jars to cool completely.
  5. While your jars cool, prepare the cream layer. In the bowl of an electric mixer with the whisk attachment, add one bag of Dream Whip. Then add milk and vanilla. Stir to combine. Then mix on high for about 4 minutes.
  6. Next, add the cream cheese and confectioners’ sugar. Mix until silky, shiny, and smooth. Place in the refrigerator to chill while your jars continue to cool.
  7. Once everything is chilled, evenly divide the Dream Whip mixture among the jars. (I found it easiest to add the mixture to a large piping bag and pipe it onto the graham cracker crust in each jar.)
  8. Finally, top with the cherry pie filling. Cover with the mason jar lids or plastic wrap and refrigerate the jars until you’re ready to serve the dessert.

Notes

These individual Cherry Delight jars are perfect for parties. They can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge until serving. Feel free to experiment with different pie fillings for variety.