Description
A simple no-bake cheesecake with a cherry topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
Instructions
- Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch pie plate.
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
- Spread cream cheese mixture over the graham cracker crust.
- Top with cherry pie filling.
- Chill for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a firmer crust, bake for 8-10 minutes at 350°F (175°C) and let cool.
- Ensure cream cheese is fully softened for a smooth filling.
- Chill time is crucial for the cheesecake to set properly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: no bake cheesecake, cherry cheesecake, easy dessert, quick dessert, no bake dessert, cream cheese dessert