No-Bake Cherry Cheesecake Recipe

No-Bake Cherry Cheesecake Recipe

Ingredients:

• For the Crust:
  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• For the Filling:
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• For the Topping:
  • 1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling

Equipment:

• 9-inch pie dish or springform pan
• Mixing bowl
• Electric mixer

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Crust:
   • In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Mix until well combined.
   • Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish or springform pan. Set aside in the refrigerator to chill.
2. Make the Filling:
   • In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
   • Gradually beat in the sweetened condensed milk until smooth.
   • Add lemon juice and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
   • Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust, smoothing out the top with a spatula.
3. Chill:
   • Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 3 hours, or until set.
4. Add the Cherry Topping:
   • Once the cheesecake is set, top with the cherry pie filling just before serving.
5. Serve:
   • Cut into slices and serve chilled.

This No-Bake Cherry Cheesecake is not only beautiful but also incredibly easy to make and perfect for gatherings or a family dessert. Enjoy your cheesecake making! If you have any more requests or need another recipe, just let me know!