With a luscious cheesecake filling, graham cracker crust, and cherry pie topping, this No Bake Cherry Cheesecake is the perfect balance of tart and sweet. Easy to make, with no water bath or oven required, this is a great summer dessert!
Prep Time20 minutesmins
Chill Time8 hourshrs
Total Time8 hourshrs20 minutesmins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy cherry cheesecake, no bake cherry cheesecake, no bake cherry cheesecake recipe
Servings: 12slices
Ingredients
FOR THE CRUST
2 & 1/2cupsgraham cracker crumbs
1/4cuppacked light brown sugar
9tablespoonsunsalted butter, melted
1/4teaspooncinnamon
FOR THE CHEESECAKE FILLING
24ouncescream cheese(3, 8 ounce packages, softened to room temperature)
1/2cupgranulated sugar
1/4cuppowdered sugar
1teaspoonvanilla extract
1 & 1/4cupsheavy whipping cream
FOR THE TOPPING
21ouncecan cherry pie filling
Instructions
In a large bowl stir together the graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, melted butter, and cinnamon until fully combined. Firmly press the crumbs into an 8 to 10-inch springform pan. (I like to form the crust along the sides as well, use a flat bottomed glass or measuring cup to help press down the crumbs.) Place this in the freezer while you assemble the filling.
In a large bowl with an electric hand mixer whip the cream cheese until smooth and lump-free. Add the granulated sugar and mix it in until combined. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla, mix until combined, set aside.
In a large bowl with an electric hand mixer, beat heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form. (Stiff peaks are critical in helping the cheesecake set and hold its shape.) Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until there are no streaks left. (Fold, don't stir.)
Pour this mixture into the crust and smooth out the top.
Cover and place in the fridge for at least 8 hours - overnight is highly recommended.
Remove from the refrigerator and carefully remove the outer rim of the pan. Spoon the canned pie filling evenly over the cheesecake, then return to the refrigerator until it has all completely chilled (about another hour.)