Best 11 Cherry Nut Delight Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our exquisite Cherry Nut Delight, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This versatile recipe offers three variations to cater to your preferences: a classic rendition, a gluten-free option, and a vegan alternative. Embark on a culinary journey as we unveil the secrets behind this delectable treat, ensuring a memorable and satisfying dessert experience.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHERRY CHEESE DELIGHT



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"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.

CLASSIC CHERRY DELIGHT



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This Classic Cherry Delight comes together in just minutes and is made of three simple layers. If you want a dessert that's not overly sweet yet delicious, this is it!

Provided by Cindy Gibbs

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

7 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 9 whole crackers)
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 container cool whip, 8 ounces
1 can cherry pie filling, 21 ounces

Steps:

  • Add the butter to a medium bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds or until melted. Add the graham cracker crumbs and sugar and mix well to combine. Pat the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of a sprayed 8 x 8 baking dish. Set aside.
  • Add the cream cheese to a large bowl. Mix with a mixer until the cream cheese of smooth and free of any lumps. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla and mix well. Add the cool whip and mix until the cool whip and cream cheese are combined, but don't overmix.
  • Spread the filling evenly over the graham cracker crust, using a spoon or offset spatula. Spoon the cherry pie filling over the top and carefully spread it evenly over the filling.
  • Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. I like to leave it overnight.
  • Refrigerate leftovers.

WALNUT CHERRY DELIGHTS



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These may be frosted with an icing made from 2 cups powdered sugar, a slightly beaten egg white and 2 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice or water. You can use candied cherries in these cookies instead of the maraschinos, if you prefer.

Provided by Marge

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Walnut Dessert Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup all-purpose flour
⅓ cup white sugar
½ cup butter, softened
2 eggs
1 ½ cups packed brown sugar
¼ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 cup chopped walnuts
½ cup maraschino cherries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Grease a 9 inch square pan.
  • Mix 1 cup flour, white sugar and butter by hand. Pat into pan. Bake for 8 - 10 minutes.
  • With a whisk, beat 2 eggs. Whisk in brown sugar, then add 1/4 cup flour and baking powder. Stir in nuts and cherries. Pour over baked crust.
  • Bake for 20 - 25 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 658.2 calories, Carbohydrate 94 g, Cholesterol 102.7 mg, Fat 30 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 11.5 g, Sodium 189.4 mg, Sugar 65.2 g

CHERRY DELIGHT



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This is my mom's recipe. It is a family requested recipe that she usually makes for Christmas. She's even added green food coloring to the cool whip to give it the festive look.

Provided by KimmieOH

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 1 9x13 pan

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup butter
8 ounces cream cheese
2 cups powdered sugar
2 (21 ounce) cans cherry pie filling
8 ounces Cool Whip

Steps:

  • Melt butter, pour into a 9 x 13 dish – add graham cracker crumbs.
  • Press in bottom of 9 x 13 forming a crust.
  • Bake 350 degrees for 8 – 10 minutes.
  • Let cool.
  • Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar with a mixer until smooth and creamy.
  • Pour on top of cooled cracker crust – smooth out.
  • Pour cans of cherries on top of the cream cheese mixture – then top the cherries with cool whip.

CHERRY DELIGHT WITH WALNUT CRUST



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Here's my recipe for Cherry Delight. This is a good recipe and it's hard to believe its made with soda crackers.

Provided by BUCHKO

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Walnut Dessert Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 egg whites
2 cups white sugar
¾ teaspoon cream of tartar
2 cups crushed saltine crackers
1 cup chopped walnuts
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 (21 ounce) cans cherry pie filling
1 (16 ounce) package frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch pan.
  • Beat egg whites until stiff. Gradually add the sugar and cream of tarter; beat until sugar is dissolved.
  • Add crackers, nuts and vanilla. Pour into prepared pan and bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven.
  • Remove from oven, cool and cut into squares. Top each serving with pie filling and whipped topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324 calories, Carbohydrate 53.1 g, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 120.2 mg, Sugar 28.3 g

CHERRY DELIGHT



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Provided by Jasmine Smith

Categories     Cakes

Time 3h5m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups graham cracker crumbs (from about 15 [2 1/4- x 5-in.] crackers)
6 tablespoons (3 oz.) unsalted butter, melted
¼ cup granulated sugar
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ cup heavy whipping cream
2 (8-oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
½ cup sour cream
1 cup (about 4 oz.) powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (21-oz.) can cherry pie filling

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Stir together graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, granulated sugar, and salt in a large bowl until combined. Press mixture evenly into bottom of an 11- x 7-inch baking dish. Bake in preheated oven until crust is toasty and edges are golden, 12 to 14 minutes. Transfer baking dish to a wire rack; let crust cool completely, about 45 minutes.
  • Beat heavy whipping cream in a medium bowl with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form, about 1 minute. Set whipped cream aside. Beat cream cheese and sour cream in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth, about 1 minute. Add powdered sugar and vanilla; beat until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  • Fold half of whipped cream into cream cheese mixture using a rubber spatula until just combined; repeat with remaining whipped cream. Spoon cream cheese mixture into cooled crust; smooth top using a small offset spatula. Pour cherry pie filling over cream cheese layer, spreading to edges of cream cheese mixture. Cover and chill until filling is firm, about 2 hours. Cut into 10 bars, and serve immediately.

CHERRY DELIGHT



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Cherry delight is a classic crowd-pleaser that's sweet and simple. It's made with a buttery graham cracker crust, amazing cream cheese filling, and luscious cherry pie topping. This easy no-bake dessert recipe is perfect for sharing with your loved ones and is a great make ahead treat for potlucks, holidays and other celebrations!

Provided by Kim

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs* ((10 full graham cracker sheets))
1/3 cup butter (melted)
1/4 cup sugar ((I use slightly less than 1/4 cup))
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese (softened)
1 (8 ounce) container Cool Whip (thawed)
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling ((or other favorite pie filling))

Steps:

  • Combine all crust ingredients and firmly press with fingers into a 9x9-inch pan or 9-inch pie dish.
  • Using a stand or hand-held electric mixer, whip softened cream cheese until fluffy. Stir in the Cool Whip, confectioners' sugar, lemon juice and vanilla with the cream cheese until smooth.
  • Spread cream cheese mixture over graham cracker crust.
  • Pour cherry pie filling over cream cheese mixture and spread in an even layer. Refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour or overnight. I chill mine overnight for best results. The longer this dessert is refrigerated, the better it will set up.
  • Cut into squares and serve!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 370 kcal, Carbohydrate 50 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 248 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 23 g

CHERRY DELIGHTS



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This is another Christmas favorite in my house! I used to have so much fun pressing the cherries onto each cookie when I was younger. These cookies are sweet and delicious, both with and without the nuts! Cook time is if you bake about a dozen at a time.

Provided by Kree6528

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 1h

Yield 4 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup margarine
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup Karo light corn syrup
2 eggs, divided
2 1/2 cups flour
2 cups nuts, finely chopped (we omit sometimes)
candied cherry, halved

Steps:

  • Mix margarine and sugar until fluffy.
  • Stir in Karo syrup and egg yolks; mix well.
  • Mix in flour.
  • Chill.
  • Roll into 1 inch balls.
  • Dip into slightly beaten egg whites and roll in chopped nuts.
  • Place on greased cookie sheets.
  • Press candied cherry halves into centers.
  • Bake in 325 degree F oven for 20 minutes.

10 MINUTE DELICIOUS CHERRY DELIGHT



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This is the easiest dessert you can ask for and everyone loves it! 4 ingredients and simple to make! It's delicious and kids love it! Prep is less than 10 min, but allow 8 hours to chill in order for wafers to be soft. For anyone that doesn't like cherries, you can also switch cherry filling to blueberry or strawberries (pictured) or whatever you like.

Provided by lovin2cook

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (12 ounce) box vanilla wafers, divided
1 (16 ounce) container Cool Whip (thawed)
2 (4 ounce) boxes Jello Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix
2 (21 ounce) cans cherry pie filling

Steps:

  • Mix cool whip and dry instant pudding mix together until well blended.
  • Layer 1/2 the wafers on the bottom of a large bowl.
  • Spread half the cool whip mixture over wafers.
  • Layer with second half of wafers, then remaining cool whip mixture.
  • Pour cherries over top. Cover.
  • Refrigerate over night to allow wafers to soften (or at least 8 hours). Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 527.9, Fat 18.3, SaturatedFat 11.7, Sodium 463.9, Carbohydrate 89.1, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 31.5, Protein 2.5

CHERRY DELIGHT DESSERT



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This smooth and creamy cheesecake-like treat is light, sweet and pretty, too. Convenience products make it quick and easy to prepare. "My husband also likes this dessert when I substitute blueberry pie filling," notes Lanae Powell of McPherson, Kansas.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
FILLING:
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup whipped topping
1 cup cherry pie filling

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, confectioners' sugar and butter. Press onto the bottom of an 8x4-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. , In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth; fold in whipped topping. Spread over crust. Spoon pie filling over top. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264 calories, Fat 12g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 145mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CHERRY WALNUT SQUARES



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I call these my "naughty but nice" bars. Packed with dried cherries, white chocolate chips and chopped walnuts, they're indulgent and oh-so-good! -Lisa Speer, Palm Beach, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 6-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

3/4 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/8 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
FILLING:
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
3/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup light corn syrup
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
2-3/4 cups chopped walnuts, divided
1 cup dried cherries, chopped
2-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 cup white baking chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, cream the butter, sugars and extract until light and fluffy. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Press onto the bottom of an ungreased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake 8-10 minutes or until edges begin to brown., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, cream and salt. Bring to boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 4 minutes or until slightly thickened., Remove from the heat. Stir in 2-1/2 cups walnuts, cherries and vanilla; spread over crust. Bake 15-20 minutes or until bubbly. Sprinkle with baking chips and remaining walnuts; lightly press into filling. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 40mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh cherries. Fresh cherries have a sweeter and more intense flavor than frozen or canned cherries. If you can't find fresh cherries, you can use frozen cherries, but be sure to thaw them before using.
  • Don't overcook the cherries. Overcooked cherries will lose their shape and flavor. Cook them just until they are tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Use a variety of nuts. This recipe calls for walnuts and pecans, but you can use any type of nuts you like. Some other good options include almonds, hazelnuts, or pistachios.
  • Don't skimp on the butter. Butter adds richness and flavor to the cake. Don't substitute margarine or oil.
  • Use a bundt pan. A bundt pan gives the cake a beautiful shape and allows for even cooking.
  • Let the cake cool completely before glazing. This will help the glaze set properly.

Conclusion:

This cherry nut delight cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The moist and flavorful cake is studded with cherries and walnuts, and the glaze adds a touch of sweetness and shine. This cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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