Description
A quick and easy no-bake dessert that combines creamy cheesecake flavors with cherry pie filling, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup marshmallow fluff
- 1 package instant vanilla pudding mix (3.4 oz)
- 1 cup cold milk
- 1 can (about 21 oz) cherry pie filling
- 1 cup whipped topping (Cool Whip or store-brand)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: crushed graham crackers or vanilla cookies, chopped fresh cherries or strawberries, mini chocolate chips or white chocolate shavings, toasted sliced almonds or chopped pecans, lemon zest
Instructions
- Prep your cream cheese and tools by removing it from the fridge to soften.
- Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth using a mixer.
- Mix in the marshmallow fluff until fully combined.
- Whisk the instant pudding mix with cold milk until thickened.
- Combine the pudding with the cream cheese mixture, folding gently.
- Fold in the cherry pie filling and whipped topping, reserving some filling for topping if desired.
- Stir in the vanilla extract until just incorporated.
- Chill for at least 1 hour before serving to let flavors meld.
Notes
Make-ahead up to 48 hours in advance. If it gets watery after chilling, stir gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: dessert, no-bake dessert, cheesecake, cherry, easy recipe