Description
Silky cherry cream dream delight whisks French pastry techniques into a luxurious dessert. Rich layers of mascarpone, fresh cherries, and delicate pastry cream invite you to savor each heavenly spoonful of pure indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream, cold
- 1 21-ounce (595 grams) can cherry pie filling
Sweeteners:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
Binding and Flavor Ingredients:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Craft a robust foundation for the dessert by pulverizing graham crackers into fine crumbs, then integrate melted butter and granulated sugar until the mixture achieves a cohesive, moldable consistency.
- Press the graham cracker blend firmly and uniformly across the base of a 9×13-inch (23×33 centimeters) baking dish, ensuring a compact and even layer that will support the subsequent creamy components.
- Allow the crust to stabilize in the refrigerator while preparing the luscious cream cheese filling, which helps maintain its structural integrity.
- Transform softened cream cheese into a silky smooth base by vigorously beating it until no lumps remain, creating a pristine canvas for additional ingredients.
- Incorporate powdered sugar and pure vanilla extract into the cream cheese, blending thoroughly to develop a rich, harmonious flavor profile.
- In a separate vessel, whip cold heavy cream until it forms elegant soft peaks, signaling the perfect consistency for integration with the cream cheese mixture.
- Delicately fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese blend, maintaining its airy texture and preventing deflation of the delicate peaks.
- Gently distribute the cream cheese mixture over the chilled crust, creating a luxurious, even layer that showcases precision and care.
- Crown the cream layer with a generous, uniform spread of vibrant cherry pie filling, ensuring each slice will feature a perfect balance of flavors.
- Refrigerate the assembled dessert for a minimum of 4 hours, allowing the layers to meld and set, transforming individual components into a cohesive, elegant treat.
- When ready to serve, slice into precise squares, revealing the beautiful stratification of graham cracker, cream cheese, and cherry layers.
Notes
- Crust Crafting: Press graham cracker mixture firmly to create a solid, compact base that won’t crumble when serving.
- Cream Cheese Magic: Ensure cream cheese is completely softened at room temperature for smooth, lump-free mixing.
- Whipping Technique: Beat heavy cream just until soft peaks form to maintain the filling’s light, airy consistency.
- Layering Pro Tip: Spread cherry filling gently to keep layers distinct and visually appealing.
- Chill Factor: Refrigerate for minimum 4 hours to allow flavors to meld and dessert to set perfectly.
- Make-Ahead Marvel: This dessert can be prepared a day in advance, making it ideal for stress-free entertaining.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 385 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg