Door County Cherry Dessert
Indulge in a slice of Midwestern charm with this Door County Cherry Dessert, a luscious no-bake treat that combines a buttery, golden crust, a velvety cream cheese layer, and the sweet-tart flavor of premium Door County cherry pie filling. Ready in just 20 minutes of prep time, this crowd-pleasing dessert is elevated with a hint of vanilla and an optional sprinkle of crushed pecans for added crunch. Perfect for potlucks, holidays, or summer gatherings, this creamy, fruit-forward dessert delivers a balance of textures and flavors that will leave everyone craving more. Effortless to prepare and utterly delicious, this cherry delight is best served chilled for maximum enjoyment!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup butter
- 0.25 cup powdered sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz whipped topping (thawed)
- 21 oz Door County cherry pie filling
- 0.5 cup crushed pecans (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a medium bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, powdered sugar, and butter. Use a pastry cutter or your hands to mix until crumbly.
Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9x9-inch baking dish to form the crust.
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until lightly golden brown. Let the crust cool completely before proceeding.
In a large bowl, beat together the cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
Gently fold in the whipped topping until well combined.
Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled crust, creating an even layer.
Spoon the Door County cherry pie filling over the cream cheese layer, spreading it out gently with the back of a spoon.
If desired, sprinkle the crushed pecans over the top for added crunch and flavor.
Refrigerate the dessert for at least 2 hours, or until chilled and set.
Cut into squares and serve chilled. Enjoy the delightful flavors of tart cherries and creamy layers!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
511 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.4 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.2 g | 81% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 191 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 56.5 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.1 g | ||
| Protein | 4.2 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 46 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 123 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
