Step 1

Start by melting 7 tablespoons of butter in a medium-sized bowl using the microwave.

Step 2

Once melted add 1 ½ cups of crushed graham cracker crumbs and 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar, to the butter. Mix everything together until well combined.

Step 3

Take an 8×8-inch baking dish. Spray it with non-stick spray. Press the mixture firmly onto the bottom of the dish. Set it aside.

Step 4

In a bowl take 8 ounces of softened cream cheese. Use a mixer to blend it until smooth and free from lumps.

Step 5

Add 1 cup of sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the cream cheese continuing to mix until well combined.

Step 6

Gently fold in 8 ounces of Cool Whip being careful not to overmix.

Step 7

Spread this cream cheese mixture evenly over the crust.

Step 8

Carefully spoon out 21 ounces of cherry pie filling over the cream cheese layer spreading it out so that it covers the surface nicely.

Step 9

Place your dish in the refrigerator. Let it chill for at least two hours or for even better results, overnight.

Step 10

Chilled, cut into squares and serve them cold from your homemade Classic Cherry Delight!

Step 11

Store any leftovers, in the refrigerator.

Step 12

Enjoy!