cherry dessert

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Elk River, MN
Updated on Aug 17, 2025

This cherry dessert has traveled down from my mom to me and now to my daughter. It is a family favorite that we always have at Easter time.

prep time 25 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top
yield 10 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 40 large marshmallows
  • 1 1/4 cups milk
  • 1 1/4 cups whipping cream, unsweetened
  • 1 1/3 cups graham crackers, crushed
  • 1/3 cup butter, melted
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 - 2 cans cherry pie filling

How To Make cherry dessert

  • Step 1
    Dissolve 40 marshmallows with 1-1/4 cup milk then cool.
  • Step 2
    Whip the whipped cream (Cool Whip can be substituted). Stir/fold into the cooled marshmallow mixture.
  • Step 3
    In a separate bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with 1/3 cup melted butter and 3 tablespoons of sugar. Pat into a 9x13 dish, reserving approximately 1/3 cup for topping.
  • Step 4
    Pour 1/2 of the marshmallow mixture over the crumbs in a 9x13 dish.
  • Step 5
    Spoon cherry pie filling over this as desired.
  • Step 6
    Pour the rest of the marshmallow mixture over this. Top with reserved crumbs. Refrigerate overnight.

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Culture: American
Method: Stove Top
Ingredient: Sugar

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