Description
No-Bake Classic Cherry Cheesecake is a quick, creamy, and crowd-pleasing dessert that’s perfect for holidays, gatherings, or any sweet craving. With simple ingredients and no oven required, it’s a go-to recipe you’ll want to make again and again. Try it today and enjoy effortless flavor!
Ingredients
1 graham cracker crust (store-bought or homemade)
8 oz cream cheese, softened
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 box Jell-O No Bake Classic Cheesecake Dessert Kit
Milk (amount per dessert kit instructions)
1 (21 oz) can cherry pie filling
Instructions
- Prepare crust: Place your graham cracker crust in a 9‑inch springform pan or pie dish and set aside.
- Beat cream cheese: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to whip the softened cream cheese until it’s smooth and velvety.
- Add sugar: Add the sugar to the cream cheese and continue mixing until fully combined and sugar is dissolved. Transfer this creamy mixture to another bowl and set aside.
- Mix no‑bake filling: In a separate bowl, combine milk with the cheesecake mix according to the directions on the box and stir until smooth.
- Combine mixtures: Gently fold the cream cheese mixture into the no‑bake cheesecake base until fully incorporated.
- Fill crust: Spread the cheesecake batter evenly over the prepared graham cracker crust, smoothing the top.
- Chill: Cover the cheesecake and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until firm.
- Top and serve: When ready, slice and spoon cherry pie filling over each piece just before serving.
Notes
For best results, soften cream cheese at room temperature before mixing.
Chill overnight for a firmer texture.
Customize with different pie fillings or add lemon zest to the filling for extra brightness.
Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes + Time (Chill Time): 4 hours
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Protein: 4