Description
A creamy, luscious no bake cheesecake with a buttery graham cracker crust and a vibrant cherry topping. Perfect for when you want an elegant dessert without the oven hassle. Rich, smooth, and refreshingly sweet — it’s a crowd-pleaser that’s quick to prepare and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs (or digestive biscuits)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz (450g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup cherry pie filling (or homemade cherry compote)
Instructions
- Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until combined, then press firmly into the base of a 9-inch springform pan. Chill for 10 minutes.
- Beat softened cream cheese until smooth, add powdered sugar and vanilla, and mix well.
- Whip heavy cream to soft peaks in a separate bowl.
- Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until well combined.
- Spread the filling over the chilled crust and smooth the top.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Spread cherry pie filling evenly on top before serving.
Notes
- For best texture, ensure cream cheese is fully softened before mixing.
- Use a springform pan or line your dish with parchment for easy removal.
- Adjust sweetness of cherry topping to taste if using fresh cherries.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours (minimum)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg