Description
Experience the bliss of Cherry Delight, a creamy and fruity dessert that captures the essence of summer in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup crushed shortbread cookies
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted and quartered
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix crushed shortbread cookies with melted butter until crumbly.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a serving dish.
- Bake for 10 minutes, then let it cool completely.
- Combine quartered cherries and granulated sugar in a large bowl. Let sit for 15 minutes to release juices.
- In another bowl, whip heavy cream with vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cherry mixture until well combined.
- Spread the cherry-cream filling evenly over the cooled crust.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.
- Dust with powdered sugar just before serving for an elegant touch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg