Cherry Cha-Cha is deliciously divine! It is a light and fluffy dessert that is easy to make! A perfect sweet treat!
I love sharing old fashioned desserts and recipes that come from my family, especially recipes that have been around for a looooong time. This is my grandma's recipe and I have it in her handwriting, which is so special, and is probably 50+ years old. Each time I have Cherry Cha-Cha it takes me right back to my childhood! This no-bake dessert is easy to make and is the perfect dessert for family holidays, summer gatherings, potlucks, or make it for your Valentine!
What You Need
Graham Crackers
Melted Butter
Brown Sugar
Heavy Whipping Cream
Powdered Sugar (aka icing sugar)
Miniature Marshmallows
Cherry Pie Filling
Tips for Making Cherry Cha-Cha Dessert
Whip Cream, like Cool Whip, can be used in place of heavy whipping cream
I use a food processor to to get fine graham cracker crumbs
Boxed or bagged graham wafer crumbs can be purchased at the grocery store
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How to Make Cherry Cha-Cha Dessert
This recipe can be ready in about 30 minutes, but does need about 1 hour of chilling time before serving.
Step 1: Crush around 8 graham crackers (enough to get 1 cup of crushed graham crackers) using a food processor and pulse until finely ground graham cracker crumbs. Melt the a half cup butter on the stove top or in a microwave safe bowl. Combine the graham crackers with brown sugar and melted butter and mix until fully combined. Reserve 3 tablespoons of graham crackers for topping. Place the graham cracker mixture into the bottom of an 8x8 inch pan and spread evenly then press tightly to the bottom of the pan. Refrigerate.
Melted butter, graham crackers & brown sugar ready to combine, then pressed into 8x8 inch pan
Step 2: Add the heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar to a large bowl (or to a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment) and with an electric mixer, whip on medium high speed until stiff peaks form, about 3-5 minutes. Add the mini marshmallows and using a rubber spatula fold to combine (do not mix the whipped cream).
Heavy Whipping Cream mixed until stiff peaks formed then mini marshmallows folded in
Step 3: Remove the 8x8 inch pan of graham cracker crumbs from the refrigerator and place half of the whipped cream and marshmallow mixture on top of the graham cracker crust. Place one can of cherry pie filling on top of the whipped cream mixture, then place the rest of the cream mixture and finally top with the reserved crumbs. Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.
1)marshmallow mixture on graham cracker crust; 2) cherry pie filling on marshmallow mixture; 3) rest of marshmallow mixture on top of cherry pie filling; 4) finish with reserved graham cracker crumbs.
How to Store Cherry Cha-Cha Dessert
Store this delicious dessert in an airtight container in your refrigerator for up to 3 days. You may also keep in the 8x8 inch pan and cover with plastic wrap or aluminum foil stored in the refrigerator.
I love great recipes and this Cherry Cha Cha Dessert is easy, delicious and really Forkin' Good!
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