Easy No-Bake Cherry Cheesecake Recipe

A creamy no-bake cheesecake topped with sweet cherries, featuring a graham cracker crust and smooth cream cheese filling. This easy dessert requires just 30 minutes of prep time and no oven needed. Perfect for summer entertaining!

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Cherry Cheesecake Recipe

Prep Time: 30

Cook Time: 5

Total Time: 5 30

Servings:

Calories: 587kcal

Cost: $27

Equipment

9-inch springform pan
Electric mixer (stand mixer or hand mixer)
Large mixing bowls
Offset spatula
Medium saucepan
Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients

Crust:

2 cups graham cracker crumbs
½ cup unsalted butter melted
¼ cup granulated sugar
¼ teaspoon salt

Filling:

24 oz cream cheese softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
¼ cup sour cream
2 cups heavy whipping cream
¼ cup powdered sugar

Cherry Topping:

4 cups cherries pitted
½ cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons lemon juice
¼ cup water

Instructions

the Crust:

Line 9-inch springform pan with parchment.
Mix graham crumbs, melted butter, sugar, and salt.
Press into pan bottom and sides.
Refrigerate while making filling.

the Filling:

Beat cream cheese until smooth (3 minutes).
Add sugar and vanilla; beat until combined.
Mix in sour cream.
Separately whip cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
Fold whipped cream into cheese mixture.
Pour into crust.
Refrigerate 6+ hours.

the Cherry Topping:

Combine all topping ingredients in saucepan.
Cook over medium heat until thickened (5-7 minutes).
Cool completely before topping cheesecake.

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is room temperature
Whip cream until very stiff
Let cheesecake set completely before topping

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