This Cherry Crumb Dessert is a comforting, homemade classic that strikes the perfect balance between sweet and tart. The base is made from a simple yellow cake mix, which transforms into a tender, buttery crust when baked. It is filled with luscious cherry pie filling, providing bursts of fruity flavor in every bite. The top is crowned with a crunchy, golden crumb topping infused with chopped walnuts, adding a delightful textural contrast. Ideal for casual family dinners, potlucks, or as a quick treat on a chilly evening, this dessert requires minimal effort but delivers maximum satisfaction. Serve it warm alongside a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an indulgent finish that everyone will love.
Cherry Crumb Dessert
Description
This Cherry Crumb Dessert is a comforting, homemade classic that strikes the perfect balance between sweet and tart. The base is made from a simple yellow cake mix, which transforms into a tender, buttery crust when baked. It is filled with luscious cherry pie filling, providing bursts of fruity flavor in every bite. The top is crowned with a crunchy, golden crumb topping infused with chopped walnuts, adding a delightful textural contrast. Ideal for casual family dinners, potlucks, or as a quick treat on a chilly evening, this dessert requires minimal effort but delivers maximum satisfaction. Serve it warm alongside a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an indulgent finish that everyone will love.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat your oven to 350&# 194;°F (175ðC).
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In a large mixing bowl, cut the butter into the yellow cake mix using a pastry cutter or two forks until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
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Set aside 1 cup of the crumb mixture for the topping.
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Pat the remaining crumb mixture evenly onto the bottom and slightly up the sides of a greased 13x9-inch baking pan to form a crust.
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Spread the cherry pie filling evenly over the prepared crust.
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In a small bowl, combine the reserved crumb mixture with the chopped walnuts.
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Sprinkle the walnut crumb mixture evenly over the cherry filling.
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Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
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Allow to cool slightly before serving.
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Serve warm, optionally topped with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 16
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 186.3kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 20.7g32%
- Saturated Fat 6.6g33%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 307.5mg13%
- Total Carbohydrate 0.3g1%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 0.0g
- Protein 0.1g1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
