Description
Creamy “cherry cheesecake fluff” brings classic dessert magic into a quick, no-bake treat that delights taste buds with layers of smooth richness. Delicate cherries and silky cheesecake merge perfectly, promising a cool summer indulgence you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Dairy Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (227 grams) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 container (8 ounces / 227 grams) whipped topping, thawed
Flavor and Texture Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 can (21 ounces / 595 grams) cherry pie filling
- 2 cups (100 grams) mini marshmallows
Optional Garnish and Crunch Ingredients:
- ½ cup (50 grams) graham cracker crumbs
- Additional whipped topping
- Fresh cherries or additional graham cracker crumbs
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing vessel, whip the softened cream cheese and sugar until achieving a silky, uniform consistency, blending thoroughly for optimal texture.
- Delicately introduce vanilla extract, stirring gently to infuse aromatic richness throughout the mixture.
- Incorporate whipped topping with a light folding technique, ensuring complete integration without deflating the airy structure.
- Carefully blend cherry pie filling into the creamy base, maintaining the delicate texture while distributing the fruity essence evenly.
- Gently fold mini marshmallows into the mixture, creating pockets of sweet, pillowy surprise throughout the dessert.
- Sprinkle graham cracker crumbs, gently mixing to provide a subtle crunch and complementary texture.
- Transfer the fluffy concoction into a sealed container, allowing it to rest and harmonize flavors in the refrigerator for a minimum of one hour.
- When ready to serve, portion the chilled dessert into elegant serving vessels.
- Enhance the presentation with optional garnishes like additional whipped cream, fresh cherries, or a light dusting of graham cracker crumbs to elevate the visual appeal and taste experience.
Notes
- Select full-fat cream cheese for the richest, most luxurious texture that ensures a velvety smooth dessert.
- Use room temperature cream cheese to prevent lumps and create a silky, uniform mixture that blends effortlessly.
- Fold ingredients gently to maintain the light, airy consistency that makes this fluff so delightfully decadent.
- Customize the dessert by swapping cherry pie filling with other fruit options like strawberry, blueberry, or raspberry for endless flavor variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 36 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg