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Cherry Cheesecake Fluff: Easy Dessert Recipe for Families

Cherry Cheesecake Fluff

A light, creamy, no-bake dessert filled with cherries, marshmallows, and whipped cheesecake goodness. Perfect for holidays, potlucks, and quick sweet cravings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Dessert, No-Bake
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 8 oz Cool Whip thawed
  • 2 cups mini marshmallows
  • 21 oz cherry pie filling

Method
 

  1. Beat the cream cheese and sugar: In a large bowl, use a hand mixer to beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar together until smooth and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  2. Fold in the whipped topping: Gently fold in the Cool Whip until fully incorporated and creamy.
  3. Add cherries and marshmallows: Fold in the mini marshmallows and cherry pie filling until evenly combined.
  4. Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld and the fluff to thicken.
  5. Serve: Scoop into bowls or cups and enjoy chilled.

Notes

For extra flavor, add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or fold in crushed graham crackers just before serving.