Cherry Cloud Delight Recipe: A Sweet Holiday Dessert Tradition

Some recipes just bring back memories of family, holidays, and laughter around the table. My grandma used to make this for nearly every Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner, and it was always a favorite.

This dessert is creamy, fruity, and just the right amount of sweet. If you’ve never had Cherry Cloud Delight before, it’s somewhere between a fruit salad and a dessert.

Whether you’re hosting a holiday dinner or just want to bring something nostalgic and fun to a potluck, Cherry Cloud Delight is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


🧁 Cherry Cloud Delight Ingredients

To make Cherry Cloud Delight you only need a few ingredients. You may already have some of them in your pantry or fridge:

  • 1 package cream cheese

  • 1 small jar maraschino cherries

  • 1 (10 to 14 oz) can fruit cocktail (drained)

  • 1 cup mini marshmallows

  • 8 oz Cool Whip

🍒 How to Make Cherry Cloud Delight (Step-by-Step)

  1. Soften the cream cheese and pour about 1 quarter cup of juice from the maraschino cherries into a mixing bowl.

  2. Cream the cheese and juice together using a hand mixer or stand mixer until the mixture is fluffy and smooth.

  3. Add the drained fruit cocktail to the bowl and gently stir.

  4. Chop half the jar of maraschino cherries and add them in. (You can add more or less depending on your love for cherries.)

  5. Stir in 1 cup of mini marshmallows.

  6. Gently fold in the Cool Whip until everything is fully combined and light pink in color.

  7. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.

Recipe Steps to Make Cherry Cloud Delight

🍧 Tips and Fun Facts

  • Cherry Cloud Delight is often called a “fluff salad” and has many variations across different families. Some people add crushed pineapple or coconut.

  • This dish looks especially pretty served in clear glass dessert bowls.

  • It makes a great make-ahead dessert since the flavor gets even better as it sits in the fridge.

💡 Serving Ideas

You can serve Cherry Cloud Delight as part of a holiday dessert table, bring it to a potluck, or even just make a small batch for a cozy weekend treat. I love pairing it with a hot cup of coffee or tea.

Cherry Cloud Delight Recipe Card

Looking for more recipe inspiration? Check out the other dishes I’ve shared.

📝 Simple Wrap-Up

Cherry Cloud Delight is one of those simple dishes that brings warmth and nostalgia to any holiday. It’s easy to make, fun to eat, and always reminds me of my childhood dinners where every dish had a story. If you have similar recipes passed down from your family, I encourage you to bring them back this season and share the love.

Does your family have a similar fruity dessert you make for the holidays? I would love to hear about it in the comments below.

Sensibly and simply yours,
Kat

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