Southern Sweet Delight: Grandma Lilly Mae's Dump-and-Chill Dessert 🍒🥧

Grandmother Lilly Mae’s Southern Sweet 🍨

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes
Yield: Serves 6

Description:

This dessert has it all, a rich creamy texture with a sweetness that can cool you down on a nice hot summer day, or relax you in front of a warm fireplace on a cold winter’s night. For any time of the day, whatever season it is, try this recipe. Just as the name suggests, just DUMP everything into a large bowl, blend well, refrigerate, and serve. It’s sure to please the palate.

Ingredients:

1 cup maraschino cherries
1 cup pecans
1 cup marshmallows
1 cup Cool Whip

Note: If you cannot find white marshmallows, colorful ones may be substituted.

Instructions:

Dump Ingredients: Begin by gathering all your ingredients. In a large mixing bowl, dump in the maraschino cherries, pecans, marshmallows, and Cool Whip.
Mix Well: With a spatula or spoon, mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed throughout. You want to ensure that each bite has a perfect balance of flavors and textures.
Refrigerate: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for 2-4 hours, or until the whipped cream sets back to its firm state. This chilling time allows the flavors to meld together, creating a harmonious dessert experience.
Serve: Once chilled, take out the dessert from the refrigerator. Using a serving spoon, place a generous spoonful in the middle of each dessert bowl. If you have any leftover fruit, sprinkle a little on top for a fresh burst of flavor and an attractive presentation.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

Calories: 364.4
Fat: 13.8g
Saturated Fat: 5.7g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 46mg
Carbohydrates: 62.3g
Fiber: 2.4g
Sugar: 49g
Protein: 2.3g

Recipe Notes:

This dessert is incredibly versatile. Feel free to customize it with your favorite fruits, nuts, or even chocolate chips.
For a lighter version, you can use low-fat or fat-free Cool Whip.
If you’re serving this dessert to guests, consider garnishing each serving with a fresh cherry on top for an elegant touch.
Enjoy this Southern Sweet treat on its own, or serve it alongside a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent treat.