Description
This No-Bake Cherry Cheesecake is a quick and easy dessert featuring a buttery graham cracker crust, a creamy whipped cream and cream cheese filling, and a sweet cherry topping. It’s perfect for busy days, requiring no baking and minimal prep, yet delivering rich flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¼ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 can cherry pie filling
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and press it firmly into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Make the Filling: Beat softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream to soft peaks, then fold it gently into the cream cheese mixture.
- Assemble: Spread the cream cheese mixture over the crust. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or overnight, to allow it to set.
- Add the Topping: Once chilled, top the cheesecake with cherry pie filling. Slice and serve!
Notes
- Chilling Time: For the best results, allow the cheesecake to chill for at least 3 hours, but overnight is even better for a firmer texture.
- Softening Cream Cheese: Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature before mixing to avoid lumps and ensure a smooth filling.
- Whipping Cream: Be careful not to overwhip the heavy cream. Stop when you reach soft peaks to keep the cheesecake light and fluffy.
- Topping Variations: While cherry pie filling is a classic choice, feel free to experiment with other fruit toppings like blueberry, strawberry, or peach.
- Crust Tips: Use a flat-bottomed glass or measuring cup to press the graham cracker crust firmly and evenly into the pan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/9 of cheesecake)
- Calories: 485 kcal
- Sugar: 34.8 g
- Sodium: 283 mg
- Fat: 34.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 20.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13.8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.7 g
- Carbohydrates: 38.2 g
- Fiber: 0.7 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg