Hello my OSSS friends! It’s Gina from Kleinworth & Co.  Can you believe it’s nearing September?! Seems like we just started summer & now we are talking fall.  Well anyhow, I’m back today to share this simple & quick dessert that will become a new favorite. This time of year schedules are fuller than ever & I don’t think anyone has time to spend all day in the kitchen making treats. I’m sure you have noticed by now- I like desserts that whip up fast & yet still bring all the ooohhs & aahhhhs from everyone. This Cherry Pie Ice Box Cake certainly does just that.

Cherry Pie Ice Box Cake from Gina @ kleinworthco.com

I always keep homemade cherry pie filling on hand. You never know when you may need it for a quick dessert.

Cherry Pie Ice Box Cake from Gina @ kleinworthco.com

My hubs was all over this. Cherry pie is a true favorite of his. He grew up in an orchard in a little town just outside of Lake Tahoe. It’s sort of a destination spot for people who want fresh fruit & baked goods. So he is used to having homemade pies around all the time. Fortunately, because I make pie filling ahead of time & keep it stocked in the freezer – I can whip up a pie for him in just the time it takes to make & bake the crust. The best part about this ice box cake is that it’s even quicker than that because it’s no-bake & taste just as good.

Cherry Pie Ice Box Cake from Gina @ kleinworthco.com

Take this to your next potluck or church function. I guarantee you will be wishing you brought more than one.

Cherry Pie Ice Box Cake

Ingredients

  • 1 16 ounce tub whipped topping- thawed - divided
  • 8 ounces cream cheese - softened
  • 1/2 cup confectioners sugar
  • 1/2 tsp Princess Cake & Cookie Bakery Emulsion
  • 1 box graham crackers
  • 10 ounces homemade cherry pie filling
  • 1/4 cup chocolate jimmies

Instructions

  1. Line 2 layers of graham crackers in the bottom of a 9x13 glass baking dish
  2. In a separate bowl - beat cream cheese until soft
  3. Add confectioners sugar & emulsion - beat until combined
  4. fold in 1/2 of your thawed whipped topping
  5. Spread over your layer of graham crackers
  6. Add a layer of cherry pie filling - reserving some for topping at serving
  7. Add another layer of graham crackers
  8. Add remaining whipped topping & spread out evenly
  9. Top with chocolate jimmies
  10. Refrigerate at least 2 hours to allow the crackers to soften
  11. I like to make this the night before & freeze. Then transfer to refrigerator in the morning & keep there until serving.
  12. Top with additional cherry pie filling when serving

You can use canned cherry pie filling – but this Homemade version is so easy.

Homemade Cherry Pie Filling from kleinworthco.com

Homemade Cherry Pie Filling

If you prefer caramel – try this…

banana-caramel-ice-box-cake from kleinworthco.com

Banana Caramel Ice Box Cake

 

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