If you don't have the time (or patience) to make a full-on baked cherry cheesecake, that's OK! We're here to introduce you to the best no-bake cherry cheesecake recipe on the internet. It's made with just a few easy ingredients, but it doesn't skimp on flavors.
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How to Make No-Bake Cherry Cheesecake
You'll find the full step-by-step recipe below, but here's what you can expect from this no-bake recipe:
- Make the crust: Mix the graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and sugar. Press the mixture into a pie pan.
- Make the filling: Beat the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Beat the heavy cream in a chilled bowl until soft peaks form, then combine with the cream cheese mixture. Pour the filling into the crust and chill until set.
- Top and serve the pie: Top the pie with cherry pie filling before serving.
How Long Does No-Bake Cherry Cheesecake Take to Set?
This recipe calls for two to three hours in the refrigerator, which should be the perfect time for the no-bake cherry cheesecake to set.
How to Thicken No-Bake Cherry Cheesecake Filling
The best way to ensure thick cheesecake filling is to beat cold heavy cream in a chilled bowl. Then fold the cold cream into the cream cheese filling so the air doesn't deflate. This will keep the cheesecake sturdy and allow it to solidify in the fridge.
An easy way to thicken cheesecake is to simply leave it in the fridge for longer. If your cheesecake filling isn't' thick enough after the three hours that this recipe suggests, try refrigerating it for a few more hours or overnight.
If your cheesecake is still soupy and needs major help, you can add flavorless gelatin to the filling. This will firm up the mixture in the fridge and ensure the cheesecake holds its shape.
How to Store No-Bake Cherry Cheesecake
Store cheesecake covered with storage wrap or foil in the fridge for five days.
Can You Freeze No-Bake Cherry Cheesecake?
You can freeze no-bake cheesecake. Let the cheesecake set up completely in the fridge, then wrap the entire thing (pan and all) with one layer of storage wrap, then one layer of aluminum foil. Freeze for up to three months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before serving.
Learn more: Can You Freeze Cheesecake?
Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise
"This was probably the best cheesecake I have ever eaten! This was my first time attempting anything like this and it was definitely a success! I also think it would be pure bliss if I used chopped strawberries and sugar instead of cherries," says Princess Piper.
"So yummy and good. Sweetness of the cheese part is perfect. I topped mine with fresh berries mixed with a little sugar. Perfect for a hot summer evening dessert. I used a pre-made graham cracker crust pie shell, so it was even easier and quickly made," according to Edith-Cecila Varga.
"I loved, loved, loved this recipe!! I will not buy another no-bake boxed cheesecake again. This recipe turned out perfect. I did use a large premade graham cracker crust and the cheesecake mix was just the right size. My husband loved it - definitely a keeper," raves Robin Morehouse-Todd.
Editorial contributions by Bailey Fink
