Description
This no-bake Cherry Cheesecake features a crisp graham cracker crust topped with a creamy, smooth cream cheese and Cool Whip filling, finished with a luscious cherry pie filling layer. Perfectly chilled for a refreshing dessert that’s easy to make and delightfully sweet.
Ingredients
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Crust
- 9 graham cracker sheets (one sleeve)
- ½ cup melted butter
- 1 tablespoon sugar
Filling
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 8 ounces Cool Whip
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Topping
- 21 ounces cherry pie filling
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Place the graham cracker sheets in a food processor and pulse until they become fine crumbs. In a medium bowl, combine these crumbs with melted butter and sugar, mixing well. Line an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper and press the crumb mixture evenly into the bottom. Chill in the refrigerator to set.
- Make the filling: In a large bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, Cool Whip, powdered sugar, and lemon juice until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Spread this filling evenly over the chilled graham cracker crust. Return to the refrigerator and chill for about 5 minutes to firm up slightly.
- Add topping: Spoon the cherry pie filling over the cream cheese layer. Carefully spread the cherries to cover the entire surface evenly.
- Chill and serve: Refrigerate the assembled cheesecake for at least 4 hours to allow it to set fully. Once chilled, slice into portions and enjoy your delicious no-bake cherry cheesecake.
Notes
- For best results, make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature before mixing to ensure a smooth filling.
- You can substitute Cool Whip with homemade whipped cream if preferred.
- Use parchment paper for easy removal of the cheesecake from the pan.
- This dessert is great made a day ahead and kept chilled.
- If cherry pie filling is too sweet, balance by adding a bit more lemon juice to the filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: no bake cherry cheesecake, cherry dessert, graham cracker crust, easy cheesecake, no bake dessert
