Description
Cherry Cheesecake Lush is a delightful no-bake dessert that combines a creamy cheesecake layer with a sweet cherry topping, all on a buttery graham cracker crust.
Ingredients
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
- 1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish to form the crust.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Gently fold in the whipped topping until the mixture is smooth and fluffy.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the graham cracker crust in the baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, combine the cherry pie filling and lemon juice. Spoon the cherry mixture over the cream cheese layer, spreading it evenly.
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
- Before serving, cut into squares and enjoy!
Notes
- For a chocolate twist, substitute half of the graham cracker crumbs with crushed chocolate cookies.
- Add a layer of sliced fresh strawberries or blueberries on top of the cherry filling for added flavor and color.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg