Description
A delicious and easy no-bake cherry cheesecake with a graham cracker crust, perfect for any sweet treat occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
- Fresh cherries, optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the crust. In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Mix until the crumbs resemble wet sand.
- Press into the pan. Transfer the mixture into a 9-inch springform pan. Press firmly across the bottom and slightly up the sides. Refrigerate for at least 20–30 minutes.
- Beat the cream cheese. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and sour cream. Beat until fully combined.
- Whip the cream. In a separate chilled bowl, whip the cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Fold the filling together. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture in batches until light and fluffy. Avoid overmixing to preserve the airy texture.
- Fill the crust. Spoon the cheesecake filling over the chilled crust. Smooth the top with a spatula.
- Chill until firm. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight, until the filling is set.
- Add the cherry topping. Spread the cherry pie filling evenly over the chilled cheesecake just before serving.
- Slice and serve. Carefully release the sides of the springform pan. Slice with a sharp knife, wiping the blade between cuts for neat slices.
Notes
- Use full-fat cream cheese for a rich, creamy filling.
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened to prevent lumps.
- Whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks so the cheesecake holds its shape.
- Chill overnight for the cleanest slices and best texture.
- For extra flavor, add a little lemon zest to the filling.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg