Description
A delightful no-bake Cherry Cheesecake Icebox Cake that combines creamy cheesecake filling with layers of graham crackers and cherry pie filling.
Ingredients
- 2 (8 oz/225 g) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 cups (480 ml) heavy whipping cream, cold (or 1 (8 oz) container whipped topping, thawed)
- 18–20 whole graham cracker sheets
- 2 (21 oz/595 g) cans cherry pie filling
- Optional Toppings: Fresh cherries, Graham cracker crumbs, White chocolate shavings, Whipped cream, Fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Make the Cheesecake Filling: In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice. Beat until well combined. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until light and fluffy.
- Assemble the Cake: Lightly grease or line a 9×13-inch baking dish. Arrange a single layer of graham crackers on the bottom, breaking pieces as needed to fit. Spread one-third of the cheesecake filling evenly over the crackers. Spoon one-third of the cherry pie filling over the cheesecake layer. Repeat the layers two more times: Graham crackers, Cheesecake filling, Cherry pie filling. Finish with a generous layer of cherry pie filling on top.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for 6–8 hours, preferably overnight, allowing the graham crackers to soften into a cake-like texture.
- Garnish: Before serving, decorate with whipped cream, fresh cherries, graham cracker crumbs, white chocolate shavings, or mint leaves if desired.
Notes
- For best results, chill overnight to allow flavors to meld.
- Feel free to customize toppings based on preference.
- 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: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg