Description
Cherry cheesecake is a luscious no-bake dessert that tantalizes your taste buds with its creamy filling, buttery graham cracker crust, and sweet cherry topping. This easy recipe takes minimal time and effort, making it the perfect treat for any occasion—from summer picnics to cozy winter evenings. With just a handful of ingredients, you can whip up this delightful indulgence that perfectly balances tangy and sweet flavors, impressing family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 16 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
Instructions
- Prepare the crust by mixing graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a bowl. Press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and mix until creamy.
- Incorporate sour cream and vanilla extract into the cream cheese mixture until fluffy.
- Pour the cream cheese filling over the crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Once set, top with cherry pie filling before slicing and serving cold.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg