Description
A no-bake cherry cheesecake with a buttery cookie crust, a creamy smooth filling, and a sweet cherry topping. Simple, delicious, and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Graham cracker crumbs, digestive biscuits, or vanilla wafers
Melted butter (for binding)
Cream cheese (room temperature)
Sweetened condensed milk
Whipped topping OR freshly whipped heavy cream
Fresh cherries, canned cherry pie filling, or homemade cherry sauce
Optional: lemon zest and vanilla extract for flavor boost
Instructions
1. Prepare the crust: Mix crushed crackers with melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom of a pie plate or springform pan. Chill for 15–20 minutes.
2. Make the filling: Beat cream cheese (room temperature) until very smooth. Gradually beat in sweetened condensed milk until fully combined and lump-free. Fold in whipped topping or whipped cream.
3. Layer: Pour the creamy filling over the chilled crust. Spread evenly to the edges with a spatula.
4. Chill: Cover loosely and refrigerate for at least 4–6 hours (overnight is best) until the cheesecake is firm and sliceable.
5. Finish: Top with fresh cherries, canned pie filling, or homemade cherry sauce. Add lemon zest or vanilla extract if desired. Serve cold.
Notes
Always use full-fat cream cheese for the best texture and richness.
Good-quality cherries make a big difference in flavor.
For clean slices, dip a sharp knife in warm water and wipe between cuts.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3–4 days.
Cheesecake can be frozen: wrap slices tightly in plastic wrap and foil; freeze up to 1 month, then thaw in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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