Best Opals Cherry Delight Recipes

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CHERRY CHEESE DELIGHT



Cherry Cheese Delight image

"You couldn't ask for anything more than a nutty crust topped with a smooth cream cheese mixture and sweet cherries," assures Kathy Branch of West Palm Beach, Florida. Since this dessert is made the night before, you don't have to worry about last-minute fuss.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
FILLING:
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
2 cans (21 ounces each) cherry pie filling

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, combine the flour, pecans and brown sugar. Stir in butter until crumbly. Lightly pat into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake until golden brown, 18-20 minutes. Cool completely., For filling, in a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and vanilla until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Carefully spread filling over crust. Top with pie filling. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344 calories, Fat 21g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 117mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CHERRY DELIGHT



Cherry Delight image

This is a great light dessert; whenever it's served, seconds are requested. For variety, you could also use blueberry or lemon pie filling.

Provided by DAYLERENE

Categories     Desserts

Time P1DT20m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (12 ounce) package vanilla wafers, crushed
1 cup whipping cream
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
½ cup confectioners' sugar
1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling

Steps:

  • Crumble cookies into a 9x9 inch pan and set aside. In a medium bowl, whip cream and set aside.
  • In a separate mixing bowl, whip together cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth and fluffy. Fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture and spoon over crumbled cookies. Spread pie filling over top and refrigerate overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 456.6 calories, Carbohydrate 53.1 g, Cholesterol 63.6 mg, Fat 25.8 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 13.4 g, Sodium 209.9 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

OPAL'S CHERRY DELIGHT RECIPE



OPAL'S CHERRY DELIGHT Recipe image

Provided by babygirl36

Number Of Ingredients 7

40 graham crackers, finely crushed
1 cup confectioners sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
16 oz. cream cheese, softened
16 oz. cool whip
2 cup confectioners sugar
2 (12 oz) cherry pie filling

Steps:

  • Mix graham cracker crumbs, 1 cup confectioners sugar and butter together in a bowl; press into a 9x13 pan. Whisk cream cheese, cool whip and 2 cups confectioners sugar together in a bowl until smooth; spread over graham cracker crust. Pour cherry pie filling over cream cheese layer. Refrigerate until firm, at least an hour.

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