Cherry Cheesecake Icebox Cake
A no-bake layered dessert featuring rich cream cheese, soft graham crackers, and a sweet cherry pie topping. Light, creamy, and bursting with flavor, it’s the perfect make-ahead treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Cream Cheese: 16 oz, softened
- Powdered Sugar: 1 cup
- Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon
- Heavy Whipping Cream: 2 cups
- Graham Crackers: About 12–15 sheets
- Cherry Pie Filling: 1 can (21 oz)
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: No need to preheat anything. Just make room in your fridge.
- Combine Ingredients: Beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks. Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Use a 9×13-inch baking dish. No greasing needed.
- Assemble the Dish: Spread a bit of filling at the bottom, layer graham crackers, half the filling, half the cherry topping, then repeat.
- Cook to Perfection: Cover and chill in the fridge for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Finishing Touches: Once chilled, remove cover and prepare to slice.
- Serve and Enjoy: Cut into squares and serve cold.
Notes
- Use full-fat cream cheese for best texture.
- Chill overnight for cleanest slices.
- Use a warm knife to slice neatly.
- Top with fresh cherries or whipped cream for extra flair.
Find it online: https://www.cookfulcorner.com/cherry-cheesecake-icebox-cake/