Description
This Cherry Cheesecake Lush is a creamy, fruity, and no-fuss dessert perfect for any occasion! It features a buttery graham cracker crust, a smooth cheesecake layer, a sweet cherry topping, and a fluffy whipped cream finish. Quick to assemble and easy to customize, this dessert is ideal for potlucks, family gatherings, and make-ahead treats!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Cheesecake Layer:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 16 oz whipped topping, divided
For the Topping:
- 2 cans (21 oz each) cherry pie filling
- ⅓ cup sliced almonds (optional)
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Crust
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until fully combined.
- Press the mixture evenly into the prepared dish and bake for 7 minutes. Let it cool completely.
Step 2: Make the Cheesecake Layer
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
- Gently fold in 8 oz of whipped topping until light and fluffy.
Step 3: Assemble the Layers
- Spread the cheesecake mixture evenly over the cooled crust.
- Pour the cherry pie filling over the cheesecake layer and spread evenly.
- Top with the remaining 8 oz of whipped topping, smoothing it out.
- Sprinkle with sliced almonds if desired.
Step 4: Chill and Serve
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or overnight for best results).
- Slice into squares and serve chilled. Enjoy!
Notes
- Make it No-Bake: Skip baking the crust and chill it for 30 minutes before adding layers.
- Fruit Swaps: Try blueberry, strawberry, or apple pie filling instead of cherry.
- Crust Options: Use Oreo crumbs, shortbread, or vanilla wafers for variety.
- Storage: Refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake (except crust)
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: ~320 kcal
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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