Description
This No Bake Cherry Cheesecake is a delightful treat that brings together a creamy filling, a crunchy graham cracker crust, and sweet cherry topping. Perfect for those seeking an easy and satisfying dessert option that will impress at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 graham cracker sheets, one sleeve
- 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
- Pulse graham crackers in a food processor until they are fine crumbs.
- In a medium bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and sugar.
- Line an 8×8 pan with parchment paper. Evenly press the graham cracker mixture into the bottom of the pan and chill in the refrigerator.
- In a large bowl, blend the softened cream cheese, Cool Whip, powdered sugar, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the chilled graham cracker crust.
- Chill for about 5 minutes to set.
- Spoon cherry pie filling over the cream cheese layer and gently spread the cherries to cover the entire surface.
- Chill for at least 4 hours before slicing and serving.
Notes
For an extra crunch, consider adding chopped nuts to the crust.
Ensure the cream cheese is well softened for a smooth mixture.
This dessert can be made a day in advance for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
