Irresistible Cherry Cheesecake Lush in Just 15 Minutes
A no-bake layered dessert with graham cracker crust, creamy cheesecake, vanilla pudding, and cherry pie filling topped with pecans.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tub (8 oz) whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
- 1 box (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 1/2 cups cold milk
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- Extra cherries and pecan pieces for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press into a 9×13-inch pan and chill for 10 minutes.
- Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in whipped topping gently until fluffy. Spread evenly over the crust.
- Whisk pudding mix with cold milk for 2 minutes until thick. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then spread over the cheesecake layer.
- Carefully spoon cherry pie filling over the pudding. Sprinkle chopped pecans on top.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Top with extra whipped cream, cherries, and pecans before serving if desired.
Notes
- Chill for at least 4 hours for best results.
- Use fresh whipped cream instead of Cool Whip for a richer taste.
- Substitute cherry pie filling with blueberry or strawberry for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg