Description
This No Bake Cherry Cheesecake is a rich, creamy, and easy-to-make dessert featuring a smooth cream cheese filling, a buttery graham cracker crust, and a sweet cherry pie topping. Perfect for any occasion, it’s a quick and delicious treat that requires no oven time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 graham cracker pie crust: serves as a crunchy, buttery base
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened): provides the creamy, tangy filling
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk: adds sweetness and a smooth texture
- 1/3 cup lemon juice: adds brightness and helps set the filling
- 1 tsp vanilla extract: enhances the flavor with warm undertones
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling: adds a fruity, vibrant topping
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until light and fluffy.
- Add the sweetened condensed milk gradually, mixing until well combined and smooth.
- Stir in the lemon juice and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture into the prepared graham cracker crust and smooth the top.
- Cover and refrigerate for 2–3 hours, or until firm. For best results, chill overnight.
- Chill the cherry pie filling separately while the cheesecake sets.
- Once the cheesecake is firm, top it evenly with the chilled cherry pie filling before serving.
Notes
- Do not freeze the cheesecake, as it may affect the texture.
- Ensure the cream cheese is fully softened for a smoother filling.
- For best flavor, use high-quality cherry pie filling with whole cherries.
- Cheesecake can be made a day ahead and stored in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg