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Slice of cherry delight no bake cheesecake on a plate.

Cherry Delight

No bake cherry cheesecake for a crowd!
Author Amber Brady
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes
Yields 15 servings

Ingredients

For the Crust:

  • 2 sleeves graham crackers (18 full sheets), around 2 1/4 cups crumbs
  • 2 Tbsp granulated sugar
  • 10 Tbsp butter, melted

For the Filling:

  • 16 oz (452 g) block cream cheese, room temperature/softened
  • 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice, optional
  • 8 oz (226 g) tub frozen whipped topping, thawed (*Cool Whip)

For the Topping:

  • 21 oz (595 g) can cherry pie filling

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (if baking the crust). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • Crust: Pulse the graham crackers and granulated sugar together in a food processor. Add the melted butter and mix until the crumbs are evenly coated.
  • Empty the moistened crumbs into the prepared pan and press firmly into the bottom.
  • Bake at 350˚F for 8-10 minutes. Remove from oven and allow crust to cool completely. (Option: Freeze the crust for 10 minutes for a no-bake crust.)
  • Filling: Place the cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and lemon juice in a large bowl. Beat together with an electric hand mixer until smooth and combined. Scrape bowl.
  • Add the whipped topping and beat together to combine.
  • Dollop the cream cheese filling over the cooled crust, then spread evenly with a spatula.
  • Chill the dessert for a minimum of 2 hours. Cut the dessert with a knife and dollop some of the cherry pie filling on each piece. Cover and refrigerate any leftovers.

Notes

  • No Cool Whip: Don’t like using Cool Whip (aka frozen whipped topping)? Simply make your own stabilized whipped cream instead.
  • Cherry Pie Filling: Canned pie fillings are great in a pinch, or for simplicity, but homemade will always taste better. You can try my homemade cherry pie filling made with frozen cherries.
  • Any pie filling can be substituted for the flavor of your choosing. This cherry delight is super versatile!
  • In a hurry? Place the dessert in the freezer for 1 hour before topping it, to help it set up quicker.
  • Storage: This dessert will last up to 1 week in the refrigerator. To freeze, cover the pan with plastic wrap and foil and freeze up to 3 months. Thaw in refrigerator overnight before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 slice | Calories: 288kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 401mg | Potassium: 175mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 342IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 137mg | Iron: 1mg