No-Bake Cherry Yum Yum

No-Bake Cherry Yum Yum is that the most classic of the Yum Yum desserts.  With its 2 thick creamy layers sandwiching a layer of cherry pie filling, what is to not love?  It's such a tasty Southern creamy nutrient afters ~ and this one's further thick and creamy for even further deliciousness!

Yum Yum desserts area unit one amongst the incomparable  favorite dessert-time treats at our house.  Whenever I create a pan filled with Yum Yum's creamy delectability, it appears to be gobbled up in no time.  You higher hurry quick to urge your truthful share!

No-Bake Cherry Yum Yum

And this creamy goodness does not appear to urge relegated to simply afters time for our family.  No, it's been far-famed to form Associate in Nursing look or 2 at snack time, and even at mealtime, too. whether or not it's Pumpkin Yum Yum within the fall, Peach Yum Yum and Blueberry Yum Yum in time of year, or this Cherry Yum Yum all year spherical -- we love it.

Our family's Cherry Yum Yum instruction that i am sharing with you may be a tweaked version of that original Southern instruction from my husband's mater and Nanny.

INGREDIENTS:

Crust:

• 1 1/4 c. graham cracker crumbs
• 6 T. unsalted butter, melted

Cream Cheese Mixture:

• 1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 c. confectioners' sugar
• 1/4 tsp. almond extract
• 2 c. whipping cream
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 3 T. granulated sugar

Cherry Filling:

• 1 (21 oz.) can cherry pie filling

INSTRUCTIONS:

Prepare the Crust:

1. In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter.  Blend with a fork until crumbs are moistened. 
2. Set aside 2 tablespoons of crumbs to sprinkle on the top.
3. Press crumb mixture into the bottom of a 9x9-inch pan that's been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.

Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture:

1. With an electric mixer, cream together softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, and almond extract until smooth.
2. In a separate bowl, whip the whipping cream, 3 tablespoons granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
3. By hand, mix together whipped cream and cream cheese mixture until well combined.

Assemble the Yum Yum Layers:

1. Spread a little less than half the cream cheese/whipped cream mixture evenly over the crust.
2. Drop cherry pie filling by large spoonfuls on top of the cream cheese layer. Gently spread cherry pie filling evenly over the cream cheese layer.
3. Top cherry layer with the remaining cream cheese/whipped cream mixture. Gently spread it evenly over the cherry layer, covering it completely.
4. Sprinkle the top with the 2 tablespoons reserved graham cracker crumbs.
5. Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight before serving.

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