No-Bake Cherry Cheesecake 🍒🧀
A creamy, indulgent dessert that doesn’t require an oven—perfect for hot days or when you want a quick, impressive treat.
🧾 Ingredients (Serves 8)
Crust:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup sugar
- 6 tbsp butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling:
- 16 oz (450g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped to soft peaks
Topping:
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling or fresh cherries with a little sugar
- Optional: chocolate shavings or extra whipped cream
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Make the crust
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter
- Press firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan
- Chill in the refrigerator while preparing filling
2. Make the filling
- Beat softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth
- Gently fold in whipped cream until fully combined
- Spread mixture evenly over chilled crust
3. Add topping
- Spoon cherry pie filling over cheesecake layer
- Smooth lightly for even coverage
4. Chill
- Refrigerate at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, until firm
5. Serve
- Release from springform pan
- Slice with a warm knife for clean cuts
- Optional: garnish with whipped cream or chocolate
🌟 Tips
- For extra flavor: add a teaspoon of lemon juice or zest to the filling
- Use fresh cherries for a lighter topping or make a quick cherry compote
- Whipped cream should be gently folded to keep the filling light and airy
If you want, I can give a quick version in cups or jars—individual no-bake cherry cheesecakes that are perfect for parties and take under 20 minutes to assemble 😋
Do you want me to do that?
