No Bake Cherry Cheesecake
Creamy cheesecake and sweet cherries on a graham cracker crust – skip the oven and indulge in dessert bliss with this easy No-Bake Cherry Cheesecake!
Cherry No Bake Cheesecake
This no bake cherry cheesecake delivers all the flavor of a traditional cheesecake, with simple ingredients and without turning on the oven (perfect for those sweltering Texas summers!)
We start with a buttery graham cracker crust and layer on a rich, creamy cheesecake filling. Then, a luscious cherry pie topping finishes it all off. It’s a symphony of sweet, tart, and creamy flavors – and your secret’s safe with us!
Ready in just over an hour, this quick and easy cheesecake is perfect for last-minute gatherings. No more scrambling for dessert – now you can impress your friends and family without breaking a sweat (literally).
Did we mention it’s easy? Because it is! You’re going to love this no-bake delight!
Related: Love cherries? Try our iced cherry bread recipe too!
Ingredients
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- Graham crackers — crushed to a crumb-like texture
- Butter — melted
- Sugar — both granulated and powdered sugar are used
- Cream cheese — softened (so it is easier to work with)
- Whipped topping — such as Cool Whip
- Can of Cherry pie filling — one typical 18-21oz can
Recommended Kitchen Tools
- Non-slip mixing bowls
- Stand Mixer or Electric handheld mixer
- 8″ or 9″ square casserole dish
Instructions
To Prep: Coat a square baking dish generously with non-stick cooking spray.
- Combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a mixing bowl until you have a dough-like mixture. Press into the bottom of the baking dish and refrigerate for an hour.
- In a medium or large mixing bowl, beat together the whipped topping, cream cheese, and powdered sugar.
- Scoop the cream cheese mixture on top of the crust and gently smooth with a rubber spatula so you have an even surface.
- Pour the cherry pie filling on top of the cream cheese layer. Enjoy immediately, or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Prep Tips
- Fruit Flavors – You can swap out the cherry pie filling with another flavor to switch things up! Strawberry, blueberry, raspberry, blackberry…the possibilities are endless! The recipe is exactly the same, just use a different flavor!
- Gluten-Free Version – The only part of this recipe that contains gluten are the graham crackers. You can substitute gluten free graham crackers for an easy adjustment.
- Storage – Always keep any leftover portions covered with foil or plastic wrap and in the refrigerator. Your homemade cheesecake can last up to 5 days if properly stored in the fridge.
More No Bake Desserts To Try:
- No Bake Strawberry Icebox Cake
- Ice Cream Sandwich Cake (Only 3 Ingredients!)
- Peaches & Cream Trifle
- No Bake Cookie Monster Cheesecake
- 4 Ingredient Chocolate Eclair Cake
- No Bake Buckeye Candy
- No Bake Piña Colada Cheesecake
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No Bake Cherry Cheesecake
Equipment
- 9-inch Square baking dish
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer
Ingredients
- 2 cups graham crackers crushed
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 2 cups whipped topping or Cool Whip
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 21 oz cherry pie filling one typical can
Instructions
- Coat an 8" or 9" square casserole dish with non-stick spray.
- In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Stir together until you have a dough-like texture that holds together.
- Press the crust into the bottom of the baking dish and refrigerate one hour.
- In another mixing bow, beat together the whipped topping, softened cream cheese, and powdered sugar.
- Spread the cheesecake mixture on top of the graham cracker crust.
- Pour the cherry pie filling on top.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
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