No-Bake Cherry Yum Yum Recipe
This No-Bake Cherry Yum Yum is a delightful layered dessert that combines a rich cherry filling base, a fluffy cream cheese layer, and a sweet cherry coulis topping. It’s a perfect, easy-to-make treat that will impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth!
Ingredients:
For the Crust:
Graham cracker crumbs: 2 cups
Butter: 1/2 cup, melted
Sugar: 1/4 cup
For the Cherry Filling:
Cherry pie filling: 1 can (21 oz)
For the Cream Cheese Layer:
Cream cheese: 8 oz (1 package), softened
Powdered sugar: 1 cup
Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
Heavy cream: 1 cup, whipped
For the Cherry Coulis Topping:
Cherry jam or preserves: 1/2 cup
Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon
Water: 2 tablespoons
Instructions:
Prepare the Crust:
In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until well mixed.
Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9×13 inch dish to form the crust. Place in the refrigerator to chill while you prepare the cherry filling.
Add the Cherry Filling:
Spread the cherry pie filling evenly over the chilled graham cracker crust.
Return the dish to the refrigerator while you prepare the cream cheese layer.
Make the Cream Cheese Layer:
In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
Gently fold in the whipped heavy cream until fully incorporated.
Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cherry filling layer. Return the dish to the refrigerator to chill.
Prepare the Cherry Coulis Topping:
In a small saucepan, combine the cherry jam or preserves, lemon juice, and water. Heat over medium heat, stirring until smooth and slightly thickened. Let cool slightly.
Once cooled, pour the cherry coulis over the cream cheese layer, spreading it evenly.
Chill and Serve:
Refrigerate the assembled dessert for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to allow the layers to set.
Slice into squares and serve this rich, fruity dessert chilled. Enjoy!