9ozcream cheese, softenedbring to room temperature
0.5cuppowdered sugar
1tspvanilla extract
1tbspfresh lemon juicebrightens flavor
1.25cupcold milk
3.4ozinstant cheesecake pudding mix
8ozwhipped topping, thawedkeep chilled until folding
21ozcherry pie filling
0.75cupgraham cracker crumbs
2tbspunsalted butter, melted
0.13tspfine saltoptional, to balance sweetness
Instructions
Preparation Steps
Beat the softened cream cheese until completely smooth and fluffy.
Mix in powdered sugar, vanilla, and lemon juice until creamy with no lumps.
Whisk the pudding mix with cold milk for 1–2 minutes until thickened.
Fold the thick pudding into the cream cheese mixture until blended.
Gently fold in the whipped topping just until light and airy.
Stir in half of the cherry pie filling to ripple through the fluff.
Combine graham crumbs, melted butter, and a tiny pinch of salt until evenly moistened.
Spoon crumb mixture into the bottom of a dish or cups, lightly pressing to set.
Layer the cheesecake fluff over crumbs and top with remaining cherry filling.
Chill for at least 1 hour to set before serving.
Notes
Variation: Swap half the cherry filling with strawberry or blueberry for a mixed-berry topping. For extra crunch, sprinkle toasted chopped almonds over each serving. Storage: Cover and refrigerate up to 3 days; add crumbs just before serving to keep them crisp.This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Cherry Cheesecake Fluff Delight flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.