Cherry Cheesecake
This Cherry Cheesecake is an easy to make no bake dessert that will be a hit with everyone. The easy to find ingredients, plus our shortcuts, make this an ideal dessert!
Servings: 8 pieces
Calories: 914kcal
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs (about 11 sheets of crackers)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
- 3 tablespoons sugar
Filling
- 24 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
Cherry Topping
- 2 cups cherry juice (apple juice will work in it's place)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup corn starch
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 teaspoon red food coloring (optional)
- 4 cups fresh or frozen cherries
Instructions
To Make Crust
- In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Stir together until it has the consistency of wet sand.1 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs, 1/2 cup unsalted butter, 3 tablespoons sugar
- Pour into the bottom of a 9 inch spring form pan, pressing it down firmly. Place in the refrigerator while preparing the filing.
To Make the Filling
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and lemon juice together until smooth.24 ounces cream cheese, 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- In a separate bowl, beat the heavy cream until it has a thick consistency, similar to shaving cream. Fold it into the cream cheese mixture.1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- Pour the filling over the crust, cover, and place in the refrigerator for 8 hours or overnight.
To Make Cherry Topping
- In a large sauce pan over low to medium heat, combine the cherry juice, sugar, corn starch, and cinnamon. Stir consistently, allowing the mixture to thicken, about 3 to 4 minutes.2 cups cherry juice, 1 cup sugar, 1/4 cup corn starch, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Add in the almond extract and food coloring (if using). Then stir in the frozen cherries. Cook for another 1 to 2 minutes,1/2 teaspoon almond extract, 1/2 teaspoon red food coloring, 4 cups fresh or frozen cherries
- Let the cherry topping cool completely before adding to the top of the cheesecake.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1piece | Calories: 914kcal | Carbohydrates: 93g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 59g | Saturated Fat: 35g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 167mg | Sodium: 391mg | Potassium: 444mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 74g | Vitamin A: 2197IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 144mg | Iron: 1mg