Description
Cherry Cheesecake Fluff is a light, creamy dessert perfect for parties and gatherings. This no-bake treat combines smooth cream cheese, sweet powdered sugar, fluffy whipped topping, and bursts of cherry pie filling with mini marshmallows and crunchy pecans for added texture. Chill it for a couple of hours to let the flavors meld into a delightful, easy-to-make dessert everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Cream Mixture
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Fluffy Addition
- 8 oz whipped topping, thawed
Mix-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 using a mixer until it becomes smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain for a silky base.
- Mix in Sweetness: Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract to the cream cheese, mixing continuously until they are fully combined and the mixture is evenly sweetened.
- Fold in the Whipped Topping: Gently fold the thawed whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture using a spatula to maintain a light, airy texture without deflating the fluffiness.
- Add the Extras: Stir in the cherry pie filling, mini marshmallows, and optional chopped pecans until everything is evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Chill and Serve: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to blend and the dessert to firm up.
- Final Stir and Serve: Before serving, give the fluff a gentle stir to redistribute any settled ingredients. Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
- For a nut-free version, omit the chopped pecans.
- Use fresh or frozen thawed whipped topping if preferred for a homemade touch.
- Make sure the cream cheese is fully softened to prevent lumps.
- Chilling time is important for best texture and flavor melding, so don’t skip or shorten it.
- Serve in individual cups or a large bowl as a party dessert.
