Cherry Supreme is one of those desserts that holds a special place in my heart. It’s not just a dessert, it’s a sweet journey of flavors that takes me back to my childhood. Growing up, my mom used to make this on special occasions and the taste of the creamy filling and the tartness of the cherries combined with the crunch of the base is something that’s etched in my memory. This dessert is not just about the taste, it’s about the memories it brings back, the joy of making it, and the delight of sharing it with loved ones. That’s why I love Cherry Supreme. It’s easy to make, and the ingredients are simple and readily available. One of the tips I’d like to share when making this dessert is to ensure the base is properly set before adding the creamy filling. Also, allowing it to sit overnight in the refrigerator makes it all the more delicious. I hope you’ll enjoy making and eating this dessert as much as I do.
Ingredients
- 2 c. graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 c. white sugar
- 1 stick butter
- 1 can cherry pie filling
- 1 small tub Cool Whip
- 1/2 c. powdered sugar
- 1 pkg. cream cheese
Baking Instructions
- Mix graham cracker crumbs and white sugar together.
- Melt butter and pour over the sugar and crumbs; press into a cake pan. Stir and soften cream cheese, powdered sugar and Cool Whip until it is light and fluffy.
- Add to cool crust, then pour the cherry filling on top of the cream cheese.
- Store in refrigerator overnight.
Calorie: 450
Total cooking time: 45 minutes
Difficulty level: Easy
The Great Cherry Supreme Experiment
Ah, Cherry Supreme. There’s nothing like the sweet, creamy goodness of this dessert to make you forget all about your calorie count for the day. I mean, who needs a summer body when you can have a cherry-filled, cream cheese-coated, graham cracker-crusted pie instead?
The Cast of Culinary Characters
Our star-studded line-up for this delightful dish includes 2 c. graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 c. white sugar, 1 stick butter, 1 can cherry pie filling, 1 small tub Cool Whip, 1/2 c. powdered sugar, and 1 package of cream cheese. It’s like a reunion of the best ingredients in your pantry.
The Great Graham Cracker Crust Conspiracy
The first step in our quest is to mix the graham cracker crumbs and white sugar together. Now, I don’t know who first thought to crush these innocent graham crackers into crumbs, but I salute them. I mean, what a time to be alive!
Next, we melt our stick of butter and pour it over our sugary crumb mixture. This makes a crumbly, buttery mess that we press into a cake pan. It’s like building a sandcastle, except the sand is deliciously edible and won’t lead to an unexpected crunch in your sandwich.
The Cool Whip Calamity
Now, onto the Cool Whip, powdered sugar, and cream cheese trifecta. The goal is to stir and soften these three until they reach a state of light and fluffy nirvana. This, my friends, is easier said than done.
I mean, how does one define ‘light and fluffy’? Is it the texture of a cloud? The feel of a fresh cotton candy? The fluffiness of a marshmallow? These are the great philosophical questions of our time.
The Cherry on Top
Once your crust is cool and your cream cheese mixture has reached cloud-like fluffiness, it’s time for the cherry pie filling. Pour it on top of the cream cheese, and voila! You have a cake that looks like it’s blushing.
Store it in the refrigerator overnight (if you can resist the temptation to sneak a piece). This is the culinary equivalent of ‘patience is a virtue’. And believe me, this virtue has never tasted so sweet.
The Morning After
The next morning, the moment of truth arrives. You open the fridge and there it is, your beautiful Cherry Supreme in all its glory. The cherries have settled, the cream cheese is firm, and the crust is holding up like a champ.
You take a bite and it’s heaven. The sweet cherry filling, the creamy cheese, the crumbly crust – it’s a symphony of flavors.
In conclusion, the Cherry Supreme experiment was a success. It was a roller-coaster of emotions, a journey of discovery, a…wait, I promised not to use the word ‘adventure’. Let’s just say, it was a fun culinary ride.
And remember, if you ever find yourself questioning your cooking skills, just think of the brave person who first crumbled those graham crackers. If they could do it, so can you!
