Description
Classic Cherry Cheesecake Fluff offers a delightful twist on traditional desserts with creamy textures and sweet cherry notes. Guests will savor each spoonful of this light, airy treat that brings comfort and joy to any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (21 oz / 595 g) can cherry pie filling
- 2 cups (100 g) mini marshmallows
- 8 oz (227 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 (8 oz / 227 g) container whipped topping (Cool Whip), thawed
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup (50 g) graham cracker crumbs (optional)
- Additional whipped topping
- Fresh cherries
Instructions
- Creamy Fusion: Whip cream cheese with granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl until smooth and silky, blending in vanilla extract for an aromatic depth.
- Texture Transformation: Fold whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture with gentle, deliberate strokes to maintain the light, airy consistency.
- Flavor Harmony: Carefully incorporate cherry pie filling, gently mixing in mini marshmallows and graham cracker crumbs to create a complex, textural masterpiece.
- Flavor Maturation: Seal the mixture in a container and refrigerate for at least one hour, allowing the ingredients to meld and the fluff to set perfectly.
- Elegant Presentation: Serve the chilled dessert in individual dishes, garnishing with additional whipped topping, fresh cherries, or a sprinkle of graham cracker crumbs for a visually stunning finale.
Notes
- Maintain Cream Cheese Temperature: Soften cream cheese at room temperature for 30 minutes before mixing to ensure smooth, lump-free texture and easier blending.
- Whip with Precision: Use an electric mixer on medium speed to prevent overbeating, which can make the fluff dense and lose its light, airy consistency.
- Fold Gently: Use a silicone spatula and gentle folding technique when adding whipped topping and cherries to preserve the delicate, fluffy structure of the dessert.
- Chill for Maximum Flavor: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or overnight) to allow flavors to meld and develop a more intense, harmonious taste profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 17
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 6 mg
- Fat: 0.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0.1 g
- Protein: 0.2 g
- Cholesterol: 1 mg