No Bake Cherry Yum Yum (Print-Friendly Version)
Layers of cherries and cheesecake on a graham crust create an easy, irresistible treat.
# What You’ll Need to Make This:
→ Crust
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1 package graham crackers
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6 tablespoons salted butter, melted
→ Cheesecake
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8 ounces cream cheese, softened and at room temperature
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1/2 cup sugar
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2 cups heavy whipping cream
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3 tablespoons sugar
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Filling
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1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
# How to Prepare:
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Using a rolling pin, crush the graham crackers into fine crumbs. Place them in a ziplock bag and crush to make about 1 1/2 cups of crumbs, reserving 2 tablespoons for topping. In a medium-sized bowl, melt the butter and mix with the crumbs. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
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Using a hand or stand mixer, combine the softened cream cheese with 1/2 cup of sugar until smooth. In a separate bowl, whisk together the heavy whipping cream, vanilla extract, and 3 tablespoons of sugar until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream mixture into the cream cheese mixture until well combined.
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Spread half of the whipped cream cheese mixture over the graham cracker crust. Spoon the cherry pie filling evenly over this layer. Spread the remaining whipped cream cheese mixture on top of the cherry pie filling. Sprinkle the reserved 2 tablespoons of graham cracker crumbs over the top of the dessert. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving and enjoy.
# Extra Tips:
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Ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature and soft before mixing, and keep the whipping cream very cold for best results.
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To layer the whipped cream cheese and cherry filling, spoon the mixtures and spread with a spatula carefully to avoid disturbing the layers.
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This dessert can be prepared a day in advance and refrigerated overnight for convenience.