Description
A no-bake dessert with a graham cracker crust, creamy cream cheese filling, and tangy cherry topping. Sweet, crunchy, and easy to make, perfect for gatherings or a cozy treat.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/3 cup melted butter
1/4 cup chopped pecans (for crust)
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup powdered sugar (plus extra for topping)
2 tbsp milk
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup cherry pie filling (canned or 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted and halved)
1 cup whipped topping
1/4 cup chopped pecans (for garnish)
1 tbsp sugar (for garnish)
Instructions
Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 1/4 cup chopped pecans. Press into a 9-inch springform pan.
In a bowl, beat cream cheese, 1/4 cup powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Spread over crust.
Top with cherry pie filling, followed by a layer of whipped topping.
Sprinkle with 1/4 cup chopped pecans and 1 tbsp sugar. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
Cherry pie filling can be substituted with fresh cherries for a seasonal twist
Make ahead: Refrigerate for up to 24 hours to enhance flavor
No-bake recipe—no oven needed!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/8 of the dish)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg