Description
A delightful no-bake cherry cheesecake with a creamy filling and buttery graham cracker crust, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust.
- In a large bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined.
- Pour the cream cheese filling over the crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
- Before serving, top with the cherry pie filling. Slice, serve, and enjoy!
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for easy mixing. Use a springform pan for easy removal and consider adding lemon zest for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg