Best Walnut Cherry Delights Recipes

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CLASSIC CHERRY DELIGHT



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This Classic Cherry Delight comes together in just minutes and is made of three simple layers. If you want a dessert that's not overly sweet yet delicious, this is it!

Provided by Cindy Gibbs

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

7 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 9 whole crackers)
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 container cool whip, 8 ounces
1 can cherry pie filling, 21 ounces

Steps:

  • Add the butter to a medium bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds or until melted. Add the graham cracker crumbs and sugar and mix well to combine. Pat the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of a sprayed 8 x 8 baking dish. Set aside.
  • Add the cream cheese to a large bowl. Mix with a mixer until the cream cheese of smooth and free of any lumps. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla and mix well. Add the cool whip and mix until the cool whip and cream cheese are combined, but don't overmix.
  • Spread the filling evenly over the graham cracker crust, using a spoon or offset spatula. Spoon the cherry pie filling over the top and carefully spread it evenly over the filling.
  • Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. I like to leave it overnight.
  • Refrigerate leftovers.

CHERRY DELIGHT WITH WALNUT CRUST



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Here's my recipe for Cherry Delight. This is a good recipe and it's hard to believe its made with soda crackers.

Provided by BUCHKO

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Walnut Dessert Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 egg whites
2 cups white sugar
¾ teaspoon cream of tartar
2 cups crushed saltine crackers
1 cup chopped walnuts
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 (21 ounce) cans cherry pie filling
1 (16 ounce) package frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch pan.
  • Beat egg whites until stiff. Gradually add the sugar and cream of tarter; beat until sugar is dissolved.
  • Add crackers, nuts and vanilla. Pour into prepared pan and bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven.
  • Remove from oven, cool and cut into squares. Top each serving with pie filling and whipped topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324 calories, Carbohydrate 53.1 g, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 120.2 mg, Sugar 28.3 g

WALNUT CHERRY DELIGHT DESSERT RECIPE



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Provided by ClaudiaJan

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup shelled walnuts or other nuts
1 1/4 cups sifted flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup flaked coconut
1 pkg. (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. Vanilla
1 can (1 lb. - 5 oz) cherry pie filling

Steps:

  • Coarsely chop nuts. Combine flour, brown sugar, and butter. Blend well until fine crumbs form. Add coconut and finely chopped nuts. Set aside ½ cup of this mixture. Firmly press remainder into bottom of greased pan. Bake @350 for 15 minutes. Beat cream cheese, granulated sugar, egg, vanilla until smooth. Spread on hot crust. Bake for 10 minutes. Spread on Cherry Pie Filling, reserved flour sugar mix and reserved nuts. Bake an additional 15 minutes.

CHERRY WALNUT BARS



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Bars with a shortbread-like base and topped with frosting and coconut.

Provided by Roxanne

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Walnut Dessert Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup white sugar
1 cup butter, softened
2 eggs
1 cup packed brown sugar
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup chopped walnuts
½ cup flaked coconut
1 (4 ounce) jar maraschino cherries
1 teaspoon butter
1 cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  • Mix together flour, white sugar and butter or margarine. Mix until crumbly. Press into a 9 x 13 inch pan. Bake for 20 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Beat eggs, sugar, salt, baking powder, and vanilla. Drain and chop cherries, reserving liquid. Stir chopped cherries, nuts, and coconut into egg mixture. Pour on top of crust.
  • Bake 25 min. Cool.
  • Combine 1 teaspoon butter and 1 cup confectioner's sugar with enough liquid from cherries until spreadable. Frost bars. Sprinkle with coconut when icing is set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.3 calories, Carbohydrate 29.7 g, Cholesterol 36.3 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 127.5 mg, Sugar 18.7 g

CHERRY DELIGHTS



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This is another Christmas favorite in my house! I used to have so much fun pressing the cherries onto each cookie when I was younger. These cookies are sweet and delicious, both with and without the nuts! Cook time is if you bake about a dozen at a time.

Provided by Kree6528

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 1h

Yield 4 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup margarine
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup Karo light corn syrup
2 eggs, divided
2 1/2 cups flour
2 cups nuts, finely chopped (we omit sometimes)
candied cherry, halved

Steps:

  • Mix margarine and sugar until fluffy.
  • Stir in Karo syrup and egg yolks; mix well.
  • Mix in flour.
  • Chill.
  • Roll into 1 inch balls.
  • Dip into slightly beaten egg whites and roll in chopped nuts.
  • Place on greased cookie sheets.
  • Press candied cherry halves into centers.
  • Bake in 325 degree F oven for 20 minutes.

CHERRY DELIGHT DESSERT



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This smooth and creamy cheesecake-like treat is light, sweet and pretty, too. Convenience products make it quick and easy to prepare. "My husband also likes this dessert when I substitute blueberry pie filling," notes Lanae Powell of McPherson, Kansas.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
FILLING:
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup whipped topping
1 cup cherry pie filling

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, confectioners' sugar and butter. Press onto the bottom of an 8x4-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. , In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth; fold in whipped topping. Spread over crust. Spoon pie filling over top. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264 calories, Fat 12g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 145mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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