Description
No-Bake Cherry Cheesecake Bars feature a buttery graham cracker crust, creamy cheesecake filling, and sweet cherry topping, all prepared without baking for an easy and delicious dessert.
Ingredients
7 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (about 9 whole crackers)
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 container (8 ounces) Cool Whip
1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
Instructions
- Microwave the butter for about 30 seconds or until completely melted.
- In a medium bowl, combine melted butter, graham cracker crumbs, and granulated sugar. Mix until the texture resembles wet sand.
- Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray. Press the crumb mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of the dish to form the crust.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined and smooth.
- Gently fold in the Cool Whip, keeping the mixture light and fluffy.
- Spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the graham cracker crust.
- Spoon the cherry pie filling evenly over the cream cheese layer.
- Cover with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- After chilling, slice into squares and serve cold.
Notes
Use blueberry or strawberry pie filling instead of cherry for different fruit flavors.
Add a layer of crushed nuts (pecans or walnuts) on the crust for extra crunch.
Mix in a tablespoon of lemon zest to the cream cheese filling for a citrus twist.
Swap Cool Whip for whipped cream or homemade whipped cream for a fresher taste.
Drizzle melted chocolate or caramel sauce on top before serving for added indulgence.
Keep leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Freeze in an airtight container for up to 1 month; thaw overnight in refrigerator before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
