Description
Creamy no bake cherry cheesecake delivers pure dessert bliss with graham cracker crust and luscious cherry topping. Sweet layers of cool cream cheese and tangy cherries promise delightful moments that dance across your palate, inviting pure indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Dairy Products:
- 16 ounces (2 blocks/454 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (237 milliliters) heavy whipping cream
- ¾ cup (170 grams) powdered sugar
Crust Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups (180 grams) graham cracker crumbs
- ⅓ cup (76 grams) melted butter
- 2 tablespoons (25 grams) sugar
Topping:
- 1 can (21 ounces/595 grams) cherry pie filling
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Crush graham crackers into fine particles, then amalgamate with melted butter and sugar, creating a cohesive mixture that firmly compresses into the base of a 9-inch pie dish, ensuring an even, compact foundation.
- Allow the crust to solidify in the refrigerator for approximately 15 minutes while preparing the luxurious filling.
- Utilize an electric mixer to transform cream cheese into a silky, uniform texture, incorporating powdered sugar and vanilla extract until achieving a smooth, velvety consistency.
- In a separate vessel, whip heavy cream to stiff, billowing peaks that maintain their structural integrity when the whisk is lifted.
- Delicately integrate the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, using gentle folding motions to preserve the airy volume and create a harmonious blend.
- Distribute the creamy filling uniformly across the chilled crust, ensuring an even layer that reaches the edges of the dish.
- Encase the cheesecake and allow it to set in the refrigerator for a minimum of 4 hours, though overnight refrigeration will yield optimal texture and flavor development.
- Once the cheesecake has completely firmed, lavishly drape the surface with vibrant cherry pie filling, creating an enticing crimson topping that promises a burst of fruity sweetness.
Notes
- Swap graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or crushed gluten-free cookies for those with dietary restrictions.
- Use low-fat cream cheese and whipped cream to create a lighter version of this decadent dessert.
- Enhance flavor by adding a splash of almond extract or lemon zest to the cream cheese mixture for a subtle twist.
- Freeze individual slices for a cool summer treat that can be enjoyed straight from the freezer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 42 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 37 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg