Description
This Cherry Cheesecake recipe is a no-bake, creamy dessert featuring a buttery graham cracker crust topped with a smooth cream cheese and Cool Whip filling, finished with a generous layer of sweet cherry pie filling. Perfectly chilled, it offers a refreshing and easy-to-make treat that’s ideal for any occasion.
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. Combine these crumbs with melted butter and sugar in a medium bowl, mixing thoroughly to create the crust mixture.
- Form the Crust Base: Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper for easy removal. Evenly press the graham cracker mixture into the bottom of the pan to form a solid crust layer. Place the pan into the refrigerator to chill and set.
- Make the Filling: In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, Cool Whip, powdered sugar, and lemon juice. Mix until the mixture is smooth and uniform with no lumps.
- Layer the Filling: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the chilled graham cracker crust, creating a smooth layer. Return the pan to the refrigerator for about 5 minutes to firm up slightly.
- Add the Cherry Topping: Spoon the cherry pie filling over the cream cheese layer, gently spreading the cherries to cover the entire surface evenly.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the assembled cheesecake for at least 4 hours to fully set. Once chilled, slice into portions and serve. Enjoy your creamy, fruity cherry cheesecake!
Notes
- This is a no-bake recipe, so it requires chilling time to set properly.
- For best results, use room temperature cream cheese to ensure a smooth filling.
- You can substitute Cool Whip with homemade whipped cream or another whipped topping if preferred.
- Make sure to line the pan with parchment paper for easy removal of the cheesecake.
- Allow sufficient chilling time (at least 4 hours) to ensure the layers set well.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Cherry Cheesecake, No Bake Cheesecake, Graham Cracker Crust, Cream Cheese Dessert, Easy Cherry Dessert
