You should try preparing a Cherry Yum-Yum if you want a dessert that is simultaneously sweet, tart, and creamy. Many people enjoy this dessert since it is a traditional Southern recipe that has been around for years. In the summer, when you don’t want to heat up your kitchen with the oven, this no-bake dessert is ideal. Here is a recipe for Cherry Yum-Yum that will satisfy your sweet tooth step-by-step.
INGREDIENTS
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 8 oz whipped topping
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
INSTRUCTIONS
Melted butter and graham cracker crumbs should be combined in a medium basin. Mix thoroughly, then press mixture into a 9 x 13-inch baking pan.
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This step includes thoroughly combining the melted butter and graham cracker crumbs in a medium bowl. To combine the two components, you can use a spoon or a fork. When the mixture is prepared, press it firmly into the bottom of a baking dish measuring 9 by 13 inches. This produces the dessert’s crust.
Cream cheese and powdered sugar should be thoroughly combined in a big mixing dish.
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In this step, a sizable mixing bowl will be used to combine the cream cheese and powdered sugar using an electric mixer. Before beginning this stage, the cream cheese needs to be melted to room temperature. The mixture should be beaten until it turns smooth and creamy. This step is crucial to preventing lumps and grains in the filling.
Whip topping should be well blended before being added.
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This stage includes fully incorporating the whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture. The whipped topping should be delicately folded in using a spatula or wooden spoon. This aids in maintaining the mixture’s lightness and fluff. Gradually pour in the whipped topping and stir until there are no longer any white traces.
Ensure that the mixture is evenly and smoothly spread over the graham cracker crust.
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This stage entails covering the graham cracker crust with the cream cheese mixture. To distribute the mixture evenly and ensure that it completely covers the crust, use a spatula or knife. The mixture ought to be even and smooth.
Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly with a spoon before adding the cherry pie filling.
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In this step, the cream cheese mixture is covered with cherry pie filling. The filling should be evenly distributed over the top of the mixture using a spoon. The dessert should be completely covered in filling.
For at least 4 hours or until set, cover and chill.
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In this step, the dessert is covered with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerated for at least four hours. This enables the dessert to firm up and solidify. If necessary, you can keep the dessert in the fridge longer.
Enjoy while serving chilled!
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In this step, the Cherry Yum-Yum is removed from the refrigerator and served cold. It can be sliced and placed on individual plates. For up to three days, the dessert can be kept in the refrigerator.
Cherry Yum-Yum
The summertime classic and delectable holiday dessert cherry yum yum with sweetened condensed milk. The dish consists of a graham cracker crust, a creamy no-bake cheesecake-like layer, and cherry pie filling on top. You can't help but want a second slice because it's so fruity and cool.
Ingredients
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 8 oz whipped topping
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
Instructions
Melted butter and graham cracker crumbs should be combined in a medium basin. Mix thoroughly, then press mixture into a 9 x 13-inch baking pan.
- This step includes thoroughly combining the melted butter and graham cracker crumbs in a medium bowl. To combine the two components, you can use a spoon or a fork. When the mixture is prepared, press it firmly into the bottom of a baking dish measuring 9 by 13 inches. This produces the dessert's crust.
Cream cheese and powdered sugar should be thoroughly combined in a big mixing dish.
- In this step, a sizable mixing bowl will be used to combine the cream cheese and powdered sugar using an electric mixer. Before beginning this stage, the cream cheese needs to be melted to room temperature. The mixture should be beaten until it turns smooth and creamy. This step is crucial to preventing lumps and grains in the filling.
Whip topping should be well blended before being added.
- This stage includes fully incorporating the whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture. The whipped topping should be delicately folded in using a spatula or wooden spoon. This aids in maintaining the mixture's lightness and fluff. Gradually pour in the whipped topping and stir until there are no longer any white traces.
Ensure that the mixture is evenly and smoothly spread over the graham cracker crust.
- This stage entails covering the graham cracker crust with the cream cheese mixture. To distribute the mixture evenly and ensure that it completely covers the crust, use a spatula or knife. The mixture ought to be even and smooth.
Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly with a spoon before adding the cherry pie filling.
- In this step, the cream cheese mixture is covered with cherry pie filling. The filling should be evenly distributed over the top of the mixture using a spoon. The dessert should be completely covered in filling.
For at least 4 hours or until set, cover and chill.
- In this step, the dessert is covered with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerated for at least four hours. This enables the dessert to firm up and solidify. If necessary, you can keep the dessert in the fridge longer.
Enjoy while serving chilled!
- In this step, the Cherry Yum-Yum is removed from the refrigerator and served cold. It can be sliced and placed on individual plates. For up to three days, the dessert can be kept in the refrigerator.
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Tips You'll Love :
- If you’d prefer, you can substitute different pie fillings for the cherries. Popular options include strawberries and blueberries.
- Instead of graham crackers for the crust, you could substitute crumbled cookies or pretzels for a different texture.
- For a fresher taste, you can also substitute handmade whipped cream for whipped topping.
Nutrition:
- Calories: 330
- Total Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
- Sodium: 215mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 35g
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Sugars: 23g
- Protein: 3g
