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Mix cheesecake, marshmallows and cherries into a light, fluffy dessert. Takes just 15 minutes to make. Perfect for any gathering.
Why Make This Dessert
Quick and easy to make. Good for picnics, parties, or home. Tastes like cherry cheesecake but takes less work. Kids can help make it too.
Ingredients
- Cream Cheese: Softened to room temp
- Cheesecake Pudding Mix: Or vanilla pudding
- Vanilla: Real tastes best
- Milk: Any type works
- Cool Whip: Or fresh whipped cream
- Cherry Pie Filling: One can
- Mini Marshmallows: For texture
Instructions
- Mix Base:
- Beat cream cheese, pudding mix, vanilla, milk, Cool Whip until smooth.
- Add Extras:
- Stir in cherries and marshmallows gently.
- Chill:
- Put in bowl. Cover and keep in fridge up to 24 hours. Serve cold.
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Quick and Easy
Makes a fast dessert when you need one. Good for picnics or last-minute guests. Light and sweet, both kids and adults like it.
About The Ingredients
Cream cheese makes it rich. Pudding adds flavor. Cool Whip keeps it light. Cherries give sweet-tart taste. Marshmallows add chewy bits.
Making Tips
Let cream cheese get soft first. Mix well to avoid lumps. Can use fresh whipped cream instead of Cool Whip. Mix cream part before adding cherries and marshmallows.
When To Serve
Works for any party or meal. Serve with cookies or brownies. Try other fruits like pineapple or strawberry for different taste.
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Fun To Make
Easy recipe for kids to help with. No hot ovens or sharp tools. They can mix and add ingredients. Makes cooking fun for everyone.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → Can I use fresh cherries?
- Cook with sugar first
- Need to be soft
- Might be less sweet
- Takes longer
- Pie filling's easier
- Less juice this way
- → How long to chill?
- 2 hours minimum
- Overnight is best
- Gets firmer
- Tastes better cold
- Don't rush it
- Keep covered
- → Instead of Cool Whip?
- Whip heavy cream
- Add sugar
- Beat till stiff
- Won't last as long
- Keep very cold
- Use right away
- → Can I freeze it?
- Gets watery
- Texture changes
- Better fresh
- Keep in fridge
- Eat in 3 days
- Don't freeze
- → Is it gluten-free?
- Check labels
- Pudding may have gluten
- Look for GF pudding
- Pie filling usually ok
- Cool Whip is ok
- Cream cheese ok
- Read everything
Conclusion
Try strawberry pretzel salad or pineapple cream pie too. Both quick and no baking needed.