Red Cherry Dream Squares
Indulge in the luscious layers of Red Cherry Dream Squares, a heavenly no-fuss dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. This treat features a buttery, golden-baked crust that provides the perfect foundation for a creamy, tangy layer of whipped cream cheese filling. Crowned with a vibrant, glossy topping of cherry pie filling, each bite is a delightful balance of rich flavors and textures. Ready in just 40 minutes of hands-on time, this dessert is as simple as it is impressive. Great for potlucks, holidays, or weeknight indulgence, these cherry dream squares will be your new go-to crowd-pleaser. Refrigerate until perfectly set, slice into neat squares, and prepare to wow your guests! Keywords: cherry dessert, cream cheese filling, easy squares recipe, no-bake dessert idea.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup heavy whipping cream
- 21 oz cherry pie filling
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan lightly with butter or non-stick spray.
In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar using an electric mixer until smooth and fluffy.
Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the mixture and blend until combined. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form the crust.
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until it turns a light golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow it to cool completely.
In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until smooth and creamy.
In another small bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream until soft peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until evenly incorporated.
Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled crust, ensuring a smooth layer.
Top the cream cheese layer with an even distribution of the cherry pie filling. Spread it gently to avoid mixing the layers.
Refrigerate the assembled dessert for at least 2 hours or until set.
Once chilled, slice into squares and serve. Enjoy your Red Cherry Dream Squares!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3751 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 217.7 g | 279% | |
| Saturated Fat | 128.2 g | 641% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 619 mg | 206% | |
| Sodium | 799 mg | 35% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 416.4 g | 151% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 226.5 g | ||
| Protein | 40.2 g | 80% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 285 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 12.0 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 520 mg | 11% | |
*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.
