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Cherry Crumble Recipe for the Summer

Have you seen the Christmas in July Hallmark movies? I may have had a movie running in the background over the weekend. Until I heard the words hot chocolate and snow in the same sentence. and then I decided it was too soon. I would however love to see a few Hallmark movies with almost empty nesters. And, they could serve this cherry crumble recipe.

My three children were home over the 4th of July. It was pure bliss to have them together. Usually I make this cherry crumble over the 4th of July holiday, but being in the mountains this year we were outside and out of the kitchen.

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One of my favorite parts of summer are the impromptu barbecues with friends and neighbors. And, summer is packed with three holidays that translate to the perfect season for a chilled dessert. With  Memorial Day and 4th of July in our rear view windows, we still have Labor Day with this red and white cherry crumble dessert.

A can of blueberry filling or fresh blueberries would add a little patriotic blue too!

This  cherry crumble dessert is a favorite at our house. It is easy to prepare with less than ten ingredients. And, it travels well in the car or down the block.

This recipe is from a friend’s mother. When I pulled out her original recipe, it was emailed to me seventeen years ago. We lived in Westerville, Ohio at the time. And, now my youngest is getting ready to return to the state where he was born. #I blinked

Cherry Crumble Details

This dessert is served chilled which makes it perfect for warm summer nights and sunset views. The cherry filling adds the perfect taste of tart with the chilled goodness of whipped topping and cream cheese.

cherry crumble recipe 

The best part of this recipe is it only has eight ingredients. And, this time of year I usually have the ingredients on hand. Yes, I keep a tub of Cool Whip in my freezer most months of the year. Doesn’t everyone?

With the cherry filling, whipped topping and cream cheese I pull back on the white sugar to about a 1/4 of a cup. I could probably reduce it by 1/2 and no one would miss the sweet.

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Print Recipe

The best cherry crumble recipe

Course: Dessert
Author: adapted from Kristin Diliberti

Ingredients

  • CRUST
  • 2 CUPS FLOUR
  • 1 CUP BUTTER SOFTENED
  • 1/2 CUP BROWN SUGAR
  • 1 CUP CHOPPED PECANS
  • FILLING
  • 16 OZ CREAM CHEESE
  • 1 1/2 CUPS SUGAR I REDUCED BY 1/4 CUP
  • 1/2 TEASPOON VANILLA
  • 8-9 OUNCE COOL WHIP

Instructions

  • MIX CRUST INGREDIENTS AND SPREAD 2/3 INTO 9X13 BAKING PAN.
  • SPREAD REMAINING CRUST INGREDIENTS INTO SMALLER PAN
  • BAKE CRUST AT 350 FOR 20-25 MINUTES. LET COOL
  • WHILE BAKING BLEND FILLING INGREDIENTS.
  • SPREAD 1/2 OF FILLING ONTO 9X13 PAN
  • ADD CHERRY FILLING
  • ADD FINAL LAYER OF FILLING OVER THE CHERRY FILLING
  • CRUMBLE SMALL PAN OF CRUST AND SPRINKLE OVER TOP OF FILLING
  • REFRIGERATE TO LET IT SETTLE

Cherry Crumble for Valentine’s Day

The best thing about Valentine’s Day is it’s a national holiday for chocolate.  Except, by this time of the year I am in a chocolate 10 step program. Which is why I decided to pull this cherry crumble out of the summer dessert rotation and make a cherry crumble for Valentine’s Day.

After a chocolate-fueled season behind us, this dessert is perfect to celebrate Valentine’s Day. This chilled cherry crumble is usually reserved for the summer bbq’s and holidays, but the whipped topping and cherry filling over a graham cracker and butter crust makes for a lighter dessert for Valentine’s day; if we are measuring a box of chocolates against the cherry crumble.

And, the cherry crumble gets double holiday bonus points because it is red.  And, if you are like me this time of year, you might have most of the ingredients in your pantry from December when you stocked up on graham cracker crumbs and butter. And, the best part of this dessert is you can make it the night before and let it chill overnight.

So make those dinner plans and plans for dessert at home… with two spoons and the cherry crumble!

The best part of this recipe is it only has eight ingredients. And, I have most of the ingredients on hand. I keep a tub of Cool Whip in my freezer most months of the year! With the topping, cream cheese, cherries and sugars I reduce the white sugar by a 1/4 of a cup. I could probably reduce it by 1/2 and not miss out on any of the taste.

Cherry Crumble Recipe

This dessert is a favorite around our house. It’s a family recipe from one of my close friend’s mother. And, now I have a reason to make it in the month of February. Enjoy! Summer will be here before you know it!

Print Recipe

The best cherry crumble recipe

Course: Dessert
Author: adapted from Kristin Diliberti

Ingredients

  • CRUST
  • 2 CUPS FLOUR
  • 1 CUP BUTTER SOFTENED
  • 1/2 CUP BROWN SUGAR
  • 1 CUP CHOPPED PECANS
  • FILLING
  • 16 OZ CREAM CHEESE
  • 1 1/2 CUPS SUGAR I REDUCED BY 1/4 CUP
  • 1/2 TEASPOON VANILLA
  • 8-9 OUNCE COOL WHIP

Instructions

  • MIX CRUST INGREDIENTS AND SPREAD 2/3 INTO 9X13 BAKING PAN.
  • SPREAD REMAINING CRUST INGREDIENTS INTO SMALLER PAN
  • BAKE CRUST AT 350 FOR 20-25 MINUTES. LET COOL
  • WHILE BAKING BLEND FILLING INGREDIENTS.
  • SPREAD 1/2 OF FILLING ONTO 9X13 PAN
  • ADD CHERRY FILLING
  • ADD FINAL LAYER OF FILLING OVER THE CHERRY FILLING
  • CRUMBLE SMALL PAN OF CRUST AND SPRINKLE OVER TOP OF FILLING
  • REFRIGERATE TO LET IT SETTLE

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