A no-bake classic that never goes out of style! Buttery graham cracker crust, sweet and creamy filling, and a luscious cherry pie topping make this dessert as simple as it is irresistible. Perfect for holidays, potlucks, or anytime you want a crowd-pleasing treat.

Ingredients

For the Crust:

2 cups graham cracker crumbs

1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

1/4 cup sugar

For the Filling:

1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened

1 cup powdered sugar

1 container (8 oz) whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed

For the Topping:

1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling

Instructions

Make the Crust

In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until combined.

Press firmly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish. Chill in the refrigerator while preparing the filling.

Prepare the Filling

In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.

Fold in the whipped topping until fully combined.

Assemble

Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the chilled crust.

Spoon the cherry pie filling evenly on top.

Chill and Serve

Refrigerate for at least 2–3 hours (or overnight) to set.

Slice into squares and serve chilled.

Cooking Notes

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Chill Time: 2–3 hours

Total Time: ~3 hours

Servings: 12

No-Bake Cherry Cream Cheese Dessert

A no-bake classic that features a buttery graham cracker crust, a sweet and creamy filling, and a luscious cherry pie topping, making it an irresistible treat perfect for any occasion.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 3 hours hrs

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 12 servings

Calories 280 kcal

Ingredients

  

For the Crust

• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/4 cup sugar

For the Filling

• 1 package cream cheese, softened (8 oz)
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 container whipped topping (8 oz, like Cool Whip), thawed

For the Topping

• 1 can cherry pie filling (21 oz)

Instructions

 

Make the Crust

• In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until combined.
• Press firmly into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Chill in the refrigerator while preparing the filling.

Prepare the Filling

• In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
• Fold in the whipped topping until fully combined.

Assemble

• Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the chilled crust.
• Spoon the cherry pie filling evenly on top.

Chill and Serve

• Refrigerate for at least 2–3 hours (or overnight) to set.
• Slice into squares and serve chilled.

Notes

This dessert is perfect for holidays, potlucks, or anytime you want a crowd-pleasing treat. It’s best served chilled.

Keyword cherry dessert, Cream Cheese Dessert, Holiday Dessert, No-Bake Dessert, Potluck Treat