Here’s a simple, foolproof recipe for an Easy No-Bake Cherry Cheesecake—no oven required!
Ingredients
For the crust:
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs (or digestive biscuits, crushed)
- ⅓ cup melted butter
- 2 tbsp sugar (optional)
For the filling:
- 16 oz (450 g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped to stiff peaks
For the topping:
- 1 cup cherry pie filling (canned or homemade)
Instructions
- Make the crust:
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until well combined.
- Press mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan or a pie dish. Chill in the fridge for 10–15 minutes.
- Prepare the filling:
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gently fold in the whipped cream until fully incorporated.
- Assemble the cheesecake:
- Spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the chilled crust.
- Refrigerate for at least 2–3 hours, or until firm.
- Add the cherry topping:
- Spoon the cherry pie filling over the set cheesecake just before serving.
- Serve:
- Slice, enjoy, and optionally garnish with extra whipped cream or chocolate shavings.
💡 Tips:
- For a lighter version, you can use Greek yogurt in place of some cream cheese.
- Mini versions in cups are perfect for parties!
If you want, I can also give a quick 5-minute version using only 4 ingredients for an ultra-fast treat. Do you want that?
