Description
Indulge in the delight of this no-bake cherry cheesecake, a creamy and luscious dessert that combines a rich filling with a sweet cherry topping. Perfect for any occasion, from family gatherings to casual get-togethers, this cheesecake is not only simple to prepare but also requires minimal time in the kitchen. With a satisfying crunch from the graham cracker crust and an easy-to-follow recipe, you can impress your guests or treat yourself to a delicious homemade dessert without turning on the oven. Enjoy the versatility by experimenting with different fruit toppings or flavorings to suit your taste!
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 graham cracker sheets
- ½ cup melted butter
- 16 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 8 ounces Cool Whip
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 21 ounces cherry pie filling
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Pulse graham crackers in a food processor until fine crumbs form. Mix with melted butter and sugar in a medium bowl. Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper and press crumb mixture into the bottom. Chill while preparing filling.
- Make the filling: In a large bowl, combine softened cream cheese, Cool Whip, powdered sugar, and lemon juice until smooth. Spread over chilled crust and chill for about 5 minutes.
- Add topping: Spoon cherry pie filling over the cream cheese layer, spreading evenly.
- Chill and serve: Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours to set. Once firm, slice into squares and enjoy.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: none
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg