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Close-up of a cherry cheesecake slice with graham cracker crust on a white plate, an easy layered dessert recipe

Easy Layered Dessert

A simple and delicious layered dessert that requires no baking. Perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 cup butter melted
  • 1/4 cup sugar
For the Filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 8 oz whipped topping thawed
For the Topping
  • 1 can cherry pie filling or any preferred flavor

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer

Method
 

  1. Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. In another bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Fold in whipped topping.
  3. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the crust. Top with cherry pie filling.
  4. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

You can use different pie fillings like blueberry or strawberry for variety.

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