Cherry Delight Recipe

Name: Cherry Delight
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 c. powdered sugar; 1 small can crushed pineapple, drained; 1 small pkg. cream cheese; 1 container Cool Whip; 1 (9-inch) graham cracker crust; 1 can cherry pie filling; 1 (12 oz.) semi-sweet chocolate bits; 2 lb. cream cheese, softened, room temperature; 2 c. sugar; 4 large eggs; 1 Tbsp. cocoa; 2 tsp. vanilla; 2 c. sour cream

Servings: persons

1 c. powdered sugar
1 small can crushed pineapple, drained
1 small pkg. cream cheese
1 container Cool Whip
1 (9-inch) graham cracker crust
1 can cherry pie filling
1 (12 oz.) semi-sweet chocolate bits
2 lb. cream cheese, softened, room temperature
2 c. sugar
4 large eggs
1 Tbsp. cocoa
2 tsp. vanilla
2 c. sour cream

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Melt semi-sweet chocolate bits in top of double boiler, over boiling
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water.
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Beat softened cheese in large mixer bowl until fluffy
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and smooth.
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Gradually beat in sugar, then eggs, one at
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a time,
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beating
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after
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each
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addition.
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Add
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melted chocolate, cocoa
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and
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flavoring;
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blend thoroughly.
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Stir in sour cream
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and pour
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into chilled crust.
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Bake at 290u00b0 for 1 hour and
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30 minutes
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(cake
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will be slightly runny, but will become firm
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as it
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chills).
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Cool
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at room temperature, then chill at
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least
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5 hours before serving.
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When ready to serve, top with
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whipped cream, chopped pecans and 1/4 slice cherry, needed for decoration only.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 c. powdered sugar, 1 small can crushed pineapple, drained, 1 small pkg. cream cheese, 1 container Cool Whip, and more.

Yes, Cherry Delight falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Cherry Delight

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