Easy Cherry Cheesecake Fluff
Servings: 8-10 | Prep time: 10 mins | Chill time: 1 hour
Ingredients
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Cream Base: 8 oz Cream cheese, softened to room temperature
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Sweetener: 1 cup Powdered sugar
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Vanilla: 1 tsp Vanilla extract
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The “Fluff”: 8 oz Whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
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Fruit: 21 oz can Cherry pie filling
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Texture (Optional): 2 cups Miniature marshmallows
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Garnish: Fresh cherries or crushed graham crackers
Instructions
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Cream the Base: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until the mixture is completely smooth and free of lumps.
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Add the Fluff: Gently fold in the whipped topping using a spatula. You want to keep the mixture light and airy, so avoid over-mixing.
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Fold in Cherries: Add the cherry pie filling (and marshmallows, if using). Gently fold them into the cream mixture until you see beautiful red swirls throughout.
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Chill: While you can serve this immediately, it is best if chilled in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. This allows the flavors to meld and the fluff to firm up slightly.
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Serve: Scoop into individual bowls. Top with a few fresh cherries or a sprinkle of graham cracker crumbs for that authentic cheesecake crunch.