Description
This Cherry Cheesecake Fluff is a light, creamy, no-bake dessert perfect for any occasion. Combining smooth cream cheese, sweet powdered sugar, and fluffy whipped topping with bursts of cherry pie filling, mini marshmallows, and optional chopped pecans, this dessert is easy to prepare and delightful to eat. It requires no baking and simply needs to chill before serving, making it a quick and crowd-pleasing treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz whipped topping, thawed
Add-ins
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- ½ cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Beat the Cream Cheese: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until it becomes smooth and creamy, removing any lumps for a perfect texture.
- Mix in Sweetness: Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract to the cream cheese, mixing well until the ingredients are fully combined and the texture is uniform.
- Fold in the Whipped Topping: Gently fold the thawed whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture, being careful not to deflate the fluffiness to maintain a light and airy consistency.
- Add the Extras: Stir in the cherry pie filling, mini marshmallows, and the optional chopped pecans evenly throughout the mixture for bursts of flavor and texture.
- Chill and Serve: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the mixture for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld and the fluff to firm up slightly.
- Final Touch: Before serving, stir the fluff gently once more, then enjoy this chilled, creamy, fruity dessert.
Notes
- For a nut-free version, simply omit the chopped pecans.
- Be sure to soften the cream cheese to room temperature for easy mixing.
- Use a gentle folding technique to keep the whipped topping light and airy.
- This dessert is best served chilled but can be stored covered in the refrigerator up to 2 days.
- You can substitute cherry pie filling with any other fruit pie filling of your choice for variation.
