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A slice of No Bake Cherry Cheesecake with a creamy layer sits on a white marbled plate, topped with cherries and placed next to a blue-striped cloth.

No Bake Cherry Cheesecake

5 from 23 votes
No Bake Cherry Cheesecake is perfect and everyone will love it, even if you're new to baking. The graham cracker crust and cherry pie filling go beautifully with the light and fluffy cream cheese filling.
Prep Time : 10 minutes
Chill Time : 8 hours
Total Time : 8 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Calories: 78kcal
Author: Christina Hitchcock

Equipment

Ingredients
 

  • Graham crackers
  • 8 ounces Cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
  • 3.4 ounces Vanilla pudding, box instant
  • 8 ounces Cool whip, 1 tub
  • 21 ounces Cherry pie filling, 1 can

Instructions
 

  • Line the bottom of a 9x13 dish with a layer of graham crackers.
  • In a large bowl using a hand mixer, beat the cream cheese, milk, and lemon juice until smooth.
  • Stir in pudding mix then fold in cool whip.
  • Spread ½ of the pudding mixture over the graham crackers.
  • Place another layer of graham crackers on top.
  • Spread remaining cheesecake mix over crackers and top with cherry pie filling.
  • Refrigerate overnight.

Christina's Notes

  • Room Temperature is Key: Ensure your cream cheese and any other dairy ingredients (like heavy cream if using) are at true room temperature. This is crucial for a smooth, lump-free filling that mixes beautifully.
  • Whip Cream to Stiff Peaks: If your recipe calls for whipped cream, make sure it's whipped to stiff peaks. This adds stability and lightness. Avoid over-whipping as it can make it grainy. Feel free to add vanilla extract.
  • Don't Overmix: Once the softened cream cheese and sugar are combined, mix until just smooth. Overmixing can incorporate too much air and lead to a less dense, sometimes weeping, cheesecake.
  • Chill, Chill, Chill: Patience is a virtue here! The longer your cheesecake chills, the better it will set and the flavors will deepen. An overnight chill is always best.
  • Individual Portions: Make mini cheesecakes for easy serving. Add a couple graham crackers to the bottom of a small dish, add the cream cheese mixture and spoon cherry pie filling on top.
  • Serve With: Serve with Fruit Salsa, Apple Crisp Bars or Smores Cookies.

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