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No-Bake Cherry Cheesecake Recipe

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4.5 from 90 reviews
  • Author: Lila
  • Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This no-bake cherry cheesecake is a creamy, light dessert featuring a smooth cream cheese filling blended with sweetened condensed milk and lemon juice, all set in a ready-made graham cracker crust. Topped generously with chilled cherry pie filling, it’s an easy yet elegant treat that requires no oven and is perfect for quick preparation and chilling.

Ingredients

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Filling

  • 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 can (14 oz) Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/3 cup ReaLemon lemon juice
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Crust

  • 1 Johnston’s graham cracker Ready-Crust pie crust

Topping

  • 1 16-ounce can cherry pie filling, chilled

Instructions

  1. Beat Cream Cheese: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese using a mixer until it becomes light and fluffy, ensuring a smooth base for the cheesecake filling.
  2. Add Sweetened Condensed Milk: Gradually add the sweetened condensed milk to the cream cheese and blend thoroughly, creating a creamy, unified mixture.
  3. Mix in Lemon Juice and Vanilla: Stir in the ReaLemon lemon juice and vanilla extract to the mixture, giving it a subtle citrus tang and aromatic depth.
  4. Pour into Crust: Pour the prepared cream cheese filling into the Johnston’s graham cracker Ready-Crust pie crust, spreading it evenly.
  5. Chill to Set: Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 3 hours until it is well set and firm to the touch.
  6. Add Cherry Topping: Before serving, top the chilled cheesecake with the desired amount of chilled cherry pie filling, distributing it evenly across the surface.
  7. Store Leftovers: Keep any leftover cheesecake refrigerated to maintain freshness.

Notes

  • This recipe requires no baking and is ideal for quick preparation.
  • Make sure the cream cheese is fully softened for a smooth filling.
  • Refrigeration time can be extended overnight for a firmer set.
  • Use fresh lemon juice substitute if preferred instead of bottled ReaLemon.
  • For a gluten-free option, use a gluten-free graham cracker crust.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: no bake cheesecake, cherry cheesecake, easy dessert, cream cheese dessert, summer dessert, quick cheesecake

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