This no-bake cherry cheesecake pie comes together in no time with just six ingredients. It has a creamy filling and is a gorgeous dessert that's perfect for special occasions.
Food processor (only if making a homemade graham cracker crust)
Ingredients
110-inchpre-made graham cracker crust
2 8-ouncepackages cream cheesesoftened to room temperature
1 14-ouncecan sweetened condensed milk
1Tablespoonlemon juiceor juice of 1 lemon
18-ouncecontainer cool whipthawed
115-ouncecan of cherry pie filling
Instructions
In a large bowl, blend softened cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, and lemon juice with a hand mixer until smooth.
Fold in the cool whip.
Pour the cream cheese mixture into the pie crust and spread it into an even layer.
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Right before serving, spoon the cherry filling on top of the pie.
Notes
Storage and Freezing
Store this classic dessert in an airtight container or tightly wrapped in plastic for up to 5 days. The crust may become softer, and the filling may lose some of its creamy texture and flavor. Therefore, it's best to enjoy the cream cheese pie within a few days.This no-bake cherry cheesecake can be frozen before topping it with pie filling. Place the entire cheesecake in an airtight container or freezer bag. To freeze individual slices, cut the cheesecake pie, freeze it until solid, and then wrap the slices in plastic wrap. The cheesecake will keep for up to three months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before serving. Natalie's Pro Tip:You can spoon the topping over individual slices as they're served instead of spreading it over the entire cheesecake. This will help the filling maintain its texture for a longer period if there are leftovers.To prevent lumps, make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature before mixing. Beat the cream cheese until smooth before adding other ingredients.See the blog post for more tips and tricks.