Description
Sweet summer memories bloom in this cherry cheesecake fluff, where creamy indulgence meets light, airy perfection. Cool whipped cream and tangy cream cheese swirl with juicy cherries, promising delightful spoonful after spoonful for passionate dessert enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 21 ounces (595 grams) cherry pie filling
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 8 ounces (226 grams) whipped topping, thawed
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
Secondary Ingredients:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Garnish and Optional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing vessel, whip cream cheese until velvety and uniform in texture, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Incorporate powdered sugar and vanilla extract, blending thoroughly until the mixture achieves a silky consistency.
- Gently introduce whipped topping, folding delicately to maintain a light, airy texture without deflating the mixture.
- Carefully fold in cherry pie filling, distributing evenly throughout the creamy base for a vibrant marbled effect.
- Add mini marshmallows and chopped pecans, stirring minimally to preserve the fluffy structure.
- Transfer the mixture to a sealed container and refrigerate for 2-3 hours, allowing flavors to harmonize and texture to set.
- Before serving, give the fluff a gentle stir to redistribute ingredients and restore its pillowy consistency.
- Garnish with additional pecans or a sprinkle of marshmallows if desired, and serve chilled for maximum enjoyment.
Notes
- Soften cream cheese completely at room temperature to ensure a smooth, lump-free base that blends seamlessly.
- Use an electric mixer on medium speed to achieve the perfect creamy consistency without overbeating the cream cheese.
- Fold whipped topping gently to maintain the light, airy texture that makes this dessert so irresistible.
- Customize the recipe by swapping cherry pie filling with other fruit options like blueberry, strawberry, or peach for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Refrigerating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 312
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 153 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 34 mg