If you’re craving a dessert that’s refreshing, creamy, and incredibly easy to prepare, this No Bake Cherry Cheesecake is the perfect choice. With a buttery graham cracker crust, a velvety cream cheese filling, and a sweet cherry topping, this classic American dessert comes together without ever turning on the oven.
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It’s simple enough for beginners yet impressive enough for parties, holidays, and family gatherings. Plus, with only a few pantry ingredients and a short prep time, this recipe is ideal for busy days when you still want something delicious and homemade.
Whether you’re hosting guests or just treating yourself, this no-bake cheesecake promises a silky texture, a crunchy crust, and a bright cherry finish that everyone will love.
Recipe Details
- Course: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Calories: 445 kcal
Ingredients
Graham Cracker Crust
- 1 ¼ cups of graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup of unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup of white sugar
Filling
- 1 (8-ounce) package of softened cream cheese
- 1 cup of powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 cup of heavy whipping cream
- 1 (12.5-ounce) can of cherry pie filling or other filling of your choice
How to Make No Bake Cherry Cheesecake
1. Make the Crust
Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl until well mixed and crumbly.
Press the mixture into a 9-inch pie plate, spreading it evenly along the bottom and up the sides.
2. Mix the Cream Cheese Filling
In a bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth and spreadable.
3. Whip the Cream
In a chilled glass or metal bowl, whip the heavy cream with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until smooth and fully combined.
4. Assemble the Cheesecake
Pour the filling into the prepared crust.
Use a spatula to smooth and level the top.
Refrigerate the pie for 2 to 3 hours, or until firm.
5. Add the Cherry Topping
Spread the cherry pie filling over the top of the chilled cheesecake.
Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to enjoy.
Why This No Bake Cherry Cheesecake Is the Perfect Dessert
- No baking required — ideal for hot days or quick preparation
- A smooth, creamy filling paired with a crunchy graham crust
- Customizable with any pie filling: blueberry, strawberry, lemon, or mixed berry
- Great make-ahead dessert for gatherings
- Light, refreshing, and always a crowd favorite
This no-bake cherry cheesecake strikes the perfect balance between simplicity and indulgence, making it a go-to recipe for any occasion.
No Bake Cherry Cheesecake
Ingredients
For the Graham Cracker Crust
- 1.25 cups 1 ¼ cups of graham cracker crumbs
- 0.25 cups ¼ cup of unsalted butter, melted
- 0.25 cups ¼ cup of white sugar
For the Filling
- 1 package 1 (8-ounce) package of softened cream cheese
- 1 cups 1 cup of powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 cups 1 cup of heavy whipping cream
- 1 can 1 (12.5-ounce) can of cherry pie filling or other filling of your choice
Instructions
Preparation
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl until well mixed and crumbly. Press the mixture into a 9-inch pie plate, spreading it evenly along the bottom and up the sides.
- In a bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth and spreadable.
- In a chilled glass or metal bowl, whip the heavy cream with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until smooth and fully combined.
- Pour the filling into the prepared crust. Use a spatula to smooth and level the top. Refrigerate the pie for 2 to 3 hours, or until firm.
- Spread the cherry pie filling over the top of the chilled cheesecake. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to enjoy.
