Craving a delicious dessert that combines the lusciousness of cherries with a delightful crunch? Look no further! Our mouthwatering Cherry Crunch Cake is the perfect treat to satisfy your sweet tooth. Picture this: juicy cherries, perfectly baked with a buttery crumble topping, creating a symphony of flavors and textures that will leave you wanting more. With just the right amount of warm spices added to the mix, every bite is a heavenly delight. Whether you’re planning a special dinner or simply want to treat yourself, our Cherry Crunch Dessert is guaranteed to impress. Don’t miss out on this irresistible recipe that will have you reaching for seconds. Get ready to indulge in a dessert that’ll make your taste buds dance with joy!
Ingredients
Crust:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup butter, softened
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Filling:
- 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping (such as Cool Whip®), thawed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
Topping:
- 2 (21 ounce) cans cherry pie filling
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Whisk flour, sugar, and salt together in a medium bowl. Cut in butter with a pastry blender, a fork, or your fingers until crumbly; stir in pecans. Press crust mixture evenly into an ungreased 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Bake crust in the preheated oven until golden, about 20 minutes. Let cool.
- Meanwhile, beat confectioner’s sugar and cream cheese together in a large bowl until combined. Fold in thawed whipped topping; stir in vanilla bean paste.
- Spread cream cheese filling over cooled crust; top with cherry pie filling. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
