Description
Indulge in this easy recipe for cherry cheesecake, a delightful no-bake dessert that balances creamy texture with the sweet-tart flavor of cherries. Perfect for any gathering, this stunning treat is simple to prepare and guaranteed to impress your guests. With just 25 minutes of prep time, you can whip up this crowd-pleaser that’s versatile enough for birthdays, holidays, or a family dinner. Customize it by swapping the cherry topping with other fruits like strawberries or blueberries for a refreshing twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 graham cracker sheets
- ½ cup melted butter
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 16 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 8 ounces Cool Whip
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 21 ounces cherry pie filling
Instructions
- Prepare the crust by crushing graham crackers in a food processor and mixing with melted butter and sugar.
- Line an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper and press the crust mixture evenly into the bottom. Chill.
- In a large bowl, combine softened cream cheese, Cool Whip, powdered sugar, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the chilled crust.
- Top with cherry pie filling and spread evenly.
- Chill for at least four hours before slicing.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg