No-Bake Cherry Yum Yum Recipe

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! 😍

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