Description
Creamy, dreamy no bake cherry cheesecake invites dessert enthusiasts on a delightful journey through layers of silky indulgence. Rich cream cheese and luscious cherry topping create a heavenly dessert that promises pure bliss with each heavenly bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz (2 blocks/454 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (240 ml)
- ¾ cup (90 g) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups (180 g) graham cracker crumbs
- ⅓ cup (75 g/80 ml) melted butter
- 2 tablespoons (25 g) sugar
- 1 can (21 oz/595 g) cherry pie filling
Instructions
- Crust Preparation: Blend graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and sugar, then firmly compress into the base of a 9-inch pie dish or springform pan. Refrigerate for 15 minutes to solidify the foundation.
- Filling Creation: Whisk cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until achieving a silky, uniform texture. Simultaneously, whip heavy cream to stiff peak consistency, then delicately incorporate into the cream cheese mixture, ensuring thorough integration.
- Layering and Chilling: Distribute the creamy filling uniformly across the chilled crust. Seal and refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours, allowing the dessert to set completely and develop rich, velvety consistency.
- Cherry Topping Finale: After the cheesecake has solidified, lavishly spread cherry pie filling across the surface, creating a vibrant and luscious top layer that complements the creamy base.
Notes
- Press graham cracker mixture firmly and evenly to create a compact base that won’t crumble when serving. Refrigerate for minimum 15 minutes to ensure sturdy foundation.
- Ensure cream cheese is completely softened at room temperature to prevent lumps and achieve silky, creamy texture. Beat thoroughly until no visible chunks remain.
- Whip heavy cream in cold bowl for maximum volume and stiff peaks. Stop whipping just when peaks hold shape to prevent over-beating which can make cream grainy.
- Prepare cheesecake night before serving for optimal flavor development and firm set. Refrigeration allows ingredients to meld and creates better texture and taste profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg