No-Bake Cherry Cheesecake
No-Bake Cherry Cheesecake is a luscious dessert that combines a rich, creamy filling with the tart sweetness of juicy cherries. This effortless treat requires no baking, making it ideal for warm summer gatherings or cozy family evenings. With its stunning visual appeal and delightful flavor, this cheesecake is sure to impress your guests while allowing you to enjoy more time with them.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 21 minute
- Yield: Serves about 8 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
Instructions
- Prepare the crust by mixing graham cracker crumbs with melted butter, then press firmly into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In a separate bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Gently fold in sour cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust and smooth the top. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
- Once set, spread canned cherry pie filling evenly on top of the cheesecake.
- Slice and serve chilled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: For best results, use room temperature cream cheese to avoid lumps in your mixture. Customize the topping with other fruits like strawberries or blueberries for a different flavor twist. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days.