Description
Rich cherry cheesecake fluff combines creamy textures with sweet cherry notes for a delightful dessert. Smooth cream cheese and tangy fruit create an irresistible treat you’ll want to savor slowly and share with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese (softened)
- 1 (3.4 oz) package cheesecake-flavored instant pudding mix
- 1 (8 oz) package frozen whipped topping
- 1 (21 oz) can cherry pie filling
- 1 (10 oz) bag mini marshmallows
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) whole milk
- 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, blend cream cheese, cheesecake pudding mix, vanilla extract, and whole milk using an electric mixer until smooth and fully integrated, creating a creamy foundational mixture.
- Gently incorporate frozen whipped topping into the cream cheese blend, using soft folding motions to maintain a light, airy texture without deflating the mixture.
- Delicately fold mini marshmallows and cherry pie filling throughout the creamy base, ensuring even distribution while preserving the dessert’s delicate structure.
- Transfer the completed mixture to a serving dish, spreading evenly and smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Refrigerate for minimum 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld and texture to set, creating a perfectly chilled and cohesive dessert. Serve cold for optimal taste and consistency.
Notes
- Whip cream cheese and pudding mix at room temperature for smoother blending and fewer lumps.
- Fold whipped topping gently to maintain maximum airiness and prevent deflating the mixture.
- Choose full-fat dairy ingredients for richer, more luxurious texture and deeper flavor profile.
- Can easily swap cherry pie filling with other fruit variations like strawberry, blueberry, or peach for seasonal adaptations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 292 kcal
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 154 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg