Description
This Easiest No-Bake Cherry Cheesecake is a creamy, luscious dessert featuring a buttery graham cracker crust and a smooth cream cheese filling topped with sweet cherry pie filling. Perfect for a quick yet impressive treat, it’s simple to prepare without any baking required.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Filling
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
Topping
- 1 (21 oz) can cherry pie filling
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a medium bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter until well combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan or pie dish to form the crust. Chill in the refrigerator while preparing the filling.
- Make the cream cheese filling: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and beat until fully incorporated.
- Whip the heavy cream: In a separate bowl, whip the cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Combine filling and whipped cream: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until smooth and fluffy.
- Assemble the cheesecake: Spread the filling evenly over the prepared crust and smooth the top. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for the best results.
- Add the topping and serve: Before serving, top the cheesecake with cherry pie filling. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
- You can use a store-bought graham cracker crust for an even faster version.
- Swap cherry topping with blueberry, strawberry, or lemon curd for variety.
