Description
Delightful “No-Bake Cherry Cheesecake” brings creamy comfort to dessert lovers with minimal kitchen effort. Rich graham cracker crust and silky cream cheese filling topped with luscious cherry compote promise pure indulgence you’ll savor in every heavenly bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 16 ounces (454 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy whipping cream
- 1 can (21 ounces / 595 grams) cherry pie filling
Crust Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups (180 grams) graham cracker crumbs
- 0.5 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- 0.25 cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 0.75 cup (90 grams) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) vanilla extract
Instructions
- Create a uniform base by blending graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and sugar until the mixture resembles coarse sand.
- Transfer the crumb mixture into a 9-inch springform pan, pressing firmly to create an even, compact layer.
- Chill the crust in the refrigerator for 15 minutes while preparing the filling.
- Using an electric mixer, whip cream cheese and powdered sugar until achieving a silky, lump-free consistency.
- Incorporate vanilla extract into the cream cheese mixture, mixing thoroughly.
- In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until it forms stiff, peaks that hold their shape.
- Delicately fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, maintaining the cream’s airy texture.
- Carefully spread the creamy filling over the chilled crust, ensuring a smooth, even surface.
- Refrigerate the cheesecake for 4-6 hours, or ideally overnight, allowing it to set completely.
- Prior to serving, distribute cherry pie filling evenly across the top of the chilled cheesecake.
- Cut into elegant slices and serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Chill graham cracker crust thoroughly to prevent crumbling and create a solid base for the creamy filling.
- Use room temperature cream cheese for smoother, lump-free mixing and a silkier texture throughout the cheesecake.
- Fold whipped cream gently into cream cheese mixture to maintain its light, airy consistency and prevent deflation.
- For a gluten-free version, swap graham cracker crumbs with almond flour or gluten-free cookie crumbs without compromising the delicious crust.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Refrigerating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 421 kcal
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg