Ingredients
Scale
For the Fluff:
- 1 (8 oz) package of cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups whipped topping (such as Cool Whip), thawed
- 1 (21 oz) can cherry pie filling
For the Crumble:
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons sugar
Instructions
- Make the Crumble: Start by preparing the crumble, which adds the much-needed texture and crunch to balance out the fluffiness of the cheesecake filling. In a medium-sized bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until they’re fully combined. The texture should resemble wet sand. Set this aside for later use.
- Prepare the Fluff: Now, it’s time to make the fluff—the star of this dessert. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until it’s smooth and creamy, with no lumps. Slowly add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, continuing to beat until everything is well incorporated. Once you have a smooth mixture, gently fold in the thawed whipped topping. Be careful not to overmix—this helps maintain the light and airy texture of the fluff.
- Assemble the Layers: Now comes the fun part—layering! In your serving dish, whether it’s a large trifle bowl or individual cups, start by spreading half of the crumble mixture at the bottom. Next, spread the cream cheese mixture over the crumble layer evenly, making sure to smooth it out. Then, add the cherry pie filling on top, spreading it across the cream cheese layer. Finally, sprinkle the remaining crumble mixture over the cherries to create that perfect, irresistible top layer.
- Chill and Serve: To let the flavors fully develop and the dessert to firm up, refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. Once chilled, your Delectable Cherry Cheesecake Fluff will be ready to enjoy. It’s the perfect combination of creamy cheesecake, sweet cherries, and crunchy graham crackers. Yum!
Notes
- Use Fresh Cherries: If you’re feeling adventurous, swap out the canned cherry pie filling for fresh cherries when they’re in season. Just toss them in a little sugar to enhance their natural sweetness.
- Make Ahead: This dessert is ideal for making in advance. You can assemble it the night before, and it’ll taste even better the next day as the flavors meld together in the fridge.
- Experiment with Flavors: While cherries are a classic choice, feel free to experiment with other fruit fillings like blueberries, strawberries, or even mixed berries to put your own twist on this recipe.
- Whipped Topping Alternative: If you prefer a more natural option, you can substitute homemade whipped cream for the store-bought whipped topping. Just be sure to whip it to stiff peaks for that fluffy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: No cook time (refrigeration: 2 hours)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 290kcal
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg