Description
A luxurious no-bake dessert with a creamy cheesecake center, graham cracker crust, and topped with cherry pie filling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Graham Cracker Crumbs
- ½ cup Unsalted Butter, melted
- ¼ cup Granulated Sugar
- 8 oz Cream Cheese, softened
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup Whipped Cream, whipped to stiff peaks
- 1 can Cherry Pie Filling
Instructions
- Compress the Cookie Foundation: In a medium bowl, stir together the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar until evenly hydrated. Transfer into a pie dish and press firmly into the bottom and sides. Refrigerate while mixing the filling.
- Cream the Base Matrix: In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing on low until fluffy.
- Fold for Maximum Height: Gently add whipped cream into the sweetened cream cheese and fold carefully to preserve air bubbles.
- Layer, Glaze, and Chill: Remove chilled crust, spread cheesecake filling over it, then spoon cherry pie filling on top. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
For the best results, ensure the cream cheese is fully softened and the whipped cream is cold before folding. Use a sharp knife dipped in hot water for clean slices.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American Classic
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: no-bake, cheesecake, cherry, dessert, easy