Description
This no-bake cherry pie features a crisp graham cracker crust filled with a smooth and creamy cream cheese filling, topped generously with sweet cherry pie filling. It’s a simple, refreshing dessert that requires no baking and is perfect for warm weather or when you want a quick, delicious treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping
- 1 can (about 21 oz) cherry pie filling
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and granulated sugar. Stir in the melted unsalted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand. Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom and up the sides of a pie dish to form the crust.
- Make the cream cheese filling: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and continue beating until the mixture is creamy and well combined.
- Whip the cream: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream with the vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Be careful not to overbeat.
- Fold the mixtures: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated and light.
- Assemble the pie: Spread the cream cheese filling evenly into the prepared graham cracker crust. Carefully spoon and spread the cherry pie filling on top of the cream cheese layer for an even topping.
- Chill the pie: Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight to allow the filling to set and the flavors to meld before serving.
Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for a smooth filling.
- For a firmer crust, you can chill the crust in the fridge for 30 minutes before adding the filling.
- This pie is best served chilled and consumed within 2-3 days.
- You can substitute the cherry pie filling with other fruit pie fillings like blueberry or strawberry for variation.
