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Easy Creamy No-Bake Cherry Cheesecake

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A quick and easy no-bake cherry cheesecake with a creamy filling and a firm graham cracker crust, perfect for summer desserts without heating up the kitchen.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (150g) graham cracker crumbs (honey-flavored preferred)
  • 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons (25g) granulated sugar
  • 16 ounces (450g) cream cheese, softened (full-fat recommended)
  • ¾ cup (90g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 1 can (about 21 ounces or 595g) cherry pie filling

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust: In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted unsalted butter, and granulated sugar. Stir until all crumbs are moistened and the mixture resembles wet sand.
  2. Press crust into pan: Transfer the mixture into a 9-inch (23cm) springform pan. Press firmly and evenly into the bottom and about ½ inch up the sides. Chill in the fridge while making the filling.
  3. Make the filling: In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy, about 3–4 minutes on medium speed. Scrape down the sides to avoid lumps.
  4. Whip the cream: In a separate chilled bowl, whip cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form, about 4–5 minutes with an electric mixer.
  5. Combine cream and cream cheese: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture with a rubber spatula to preserve the airy texture.
  6. Assemble the cheesecake: Pour the filling over the chilled crust, smoothing the top. Return the pan to the fridge and chill for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
  7. Add the cherry topping: Just before serving, spoon about 1 cup (240g) of cherry pie filling evenly over the cheesecake.

Notes

Chill the mixing bowl and beaters before whipping cream for better volume. Fold whipped cream gently into cream cheese mixture to keep it light and airy. Press crust firmly to avoid crumbling. Chill cheesecake at least 4 hours or overnight for best slicing. Use full-fat cream cheese and heavy cream for best texture. Soften cream cheese properly to avoid lumps.

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