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No Bake Cherry Cheesecake

No Bake Cherry Cheesecake That Will Wow Your Summer Guests

This No Bake Cherry Cheesecake is a light and refreshing dessert, perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1.5 cups crushed graham crackers Substitute with gluten-free options for a gluten-free treat.
  • 0.5 cups melted butter Use coconut oil for a dairy-free alternative.
  • 0.25 cups granulated sugar Brown sugar can add a rich flavor.
Filling
  • 8 ounces cream cheese Ensure it's softened for easy blending.
  • 1 cups whipped cream topping Homemade is even fresher!
  • 1 cups powdered sugar Sweetens and stabilizes the filling.
  • 0.5 teaspoon almond extract Substitute with vanilla extract if desired.
Topping
  • 1 can cherry pie filling In-season fresh cherries can be used for a delightful twist.

Equipment

  • 9×13-inch pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • rubber spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Mix the crushed graham crackers, melted butter, and granulated sugar in a bowl until combined. Press firmly into the bottom of a 9x13-inch pan to form an even crust.
  2. Beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and almond extract, mixing until well integrated.
  3. Gently fold in the whipped cream topping into the cream cheese mixture using a rubber spatula.
  4. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the prepared crust and smooth the surface.
  5. Spoon the cherry pie filling over the cream cheese layer, spreading evenly.
  6. Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or ideally overnight.
  7. Once set, cut into squares and serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Feel free to substitute cherry topping with other fruit fillings like blueberries or pineapples for variations.

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