Layered Cherry Cheesecake Dessert Recipe
A delightful no-bake layered cherry cheesecake dessert with a buttery graham cracker crust, creamy cheesecake filling, and a sweet cherry topping—perfect for potlucks or holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes (including chill time)
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
- 1 (21 oz) can cherry pie filling
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar until well combined. Press mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish to form the crust. Chill for 15 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and beat until fully incorporated.
- Fold in the whipped topping until mixture is smooth and fluffy.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the chilled crust.
- Top with the cherry pie filling, spreading it out evenly.
- Chill the dessert in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or until set.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
- Make sure cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps in the filling.
- Can substitute cherry topping with blueberry or strawberry pie filling.
- For a firmer crust, bake it at 350°F for 8 minutes and let cool before adding filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg