Description
Smooth and silky cherry cheesecake promises pure dessert bliss without turning on the oven. Creamy Philadelphia cream cheese and luscious cherry topping create a quick, irresistible treat perfect for casual gatherings or sweet midnight indulgences you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 (8 ounces/226 grams) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 (21 ounces/595 grams) can cherry pie filling
Crust Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
Filling Ingredients:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Crush graham crackers into fine crumbs and blend thoroughly with sugar and melted butter, creating a cohesive mixture that will firmly hold together when pressed.
- Firmly compact the cracker mixture into the bottom of a rectangular dish, ensuring an even, compact base for the cheesecake.
- Using an electric mixer, whip cream cheese until silky, gradually incorporating powdered sugar and vanilla extract to achieve a smooth, lump-free consistency.
- Gently spread the cream cheese mixture across the graham cracker crust, creating an uniform layer that completely covers the base.
- Carefully distribute cherry pie filling over the cream cheese layer, allowing it to cascade evenly across the surface.
- Chill the assembled dessert in the refrigerator for a minimum of 4 hours, permitting the layers to set and flavors to meld together.
- Before serving, remove from refrigerator and slice into clean, precise portions to showcase the distinct layers of crust, cream cheese, and fruity topping.
Notes
- Swap traditional graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives for those with dietary restrictions, ensuring everyone can enjoy this delightful dessert.
- Experiment with different fruit fillings like blueberry, strawberry, or mixed berry to create unique flavor variations and keep the recipe exciting.
- Enhance the cheesecake’s texture by gently folding whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture for an extra light and airy consistency.
- Use room temperature cream cheese to prevent lumps and achieve a smoother, more velvety filling that spreads effortlessly across the crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Refrigerating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 355 kcal
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg