Easy No-Bake Cherry Cheesecake Dessert
The Best No Bake Cherry Cheesecake Dessert layered with smooth cream cheese filling, graham cracker crumble, and sweet cherry topping. An easy make ahead dessert that’s rich, creamy, and crowd pleasing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups whipped topping (such as Cool Whip), thawed
1 (21 oz) can cherry pie filling
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons sugar
Instructions
1. Make the Crumble
In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Mix until evenly coated and crumbly. Set aside.
2. Prepare the Fluff
In a large mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Beat until fully blended.
Gently fold in whipped topping until smooth and fluffy.
3. Assemble the Layers
In a serving dish (8×8-inch dish works well), spread half of the graham cracker crumble mixture evenly on the bottom.
Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the crumble layer.
Spoon cherry pie filling on top and gently spread to cover completely.
Sprinkle the remaining crumble mixture over the cherry layer.
4. Chill
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the dessert to set and flavors to meld.
Notes
For clean slices, chill for 3–4 hours.
Swap cherry pie filling with blueberry or strawberry for variation.
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
For a firmer base, press the first crumble layer firmly into the dish before adding filling.
