Description

This No Bake Cherry Cream Cheese Pie is a delightful and easy-to-make dessert that features a crunchy graham cracker crust, creamy lemon-infused filling, and a sweet cherry topping. Perfect for warm days or when you want a quick pie without using the oven, this pie combines tangy lemon flavors with the richness of cream cheese and the sweetness of cherry pie filling.

Ingredients

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For the Crust

9 whole graham cracker sheets (or 1 & 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs)
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
7 tablespoons butter

For the Filling

1 (8-oz) package cream cheese (softened)
1 (14-oz) can sweetened condensed milk
Zest from 1 lemon (optional)
1/3 cup lemon juice (fresh is best)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Topping

1 (21-oz) can cherry pie filling (chilled)

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Instructions

Prepare the crust: Crush the graham cracker sheets into fine crumbs if not using pre-crumbed graham crackers. In a medium bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and salt. Melt the butter and combine it thoroughly with the crumb mixture until it resembles wet sand. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate to form the crust. Place the crust in the refrigerator to chill and set while you prepare the filling.
Make the filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy using an electric mixer. Gradually add the sweetened condensed milk, continuing to mix until well combined. Stir in the lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, and vanilla extract until the filling is silky and uniform in texture.
Assemble the pie: Pour the cream cheese filling into the chilled graham cracker crust, spreading it out evenly with a spatula. Cover the pie with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until the filling is firm and set.
Add the topping and serve: Once the pie filling is fully set, spoon the chilled cherry pie filling evenly over the top of the pie. Keep the pie refrigerated until ready to serve. Slice and enjoy this refreshing no-bake cherry cream cheese pie.

Notes

For best results, use fresh lemon juice to brighten the filling flavor.
You can substitute the cherry pie filling with other fruit toppings such as blueberry or strawberry if preferred.
Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature to avoid lumps in the filling.
Allow ample chilling time (at least 4 hours) for the filling to set firmly before serving.
This pie should be stored in the refrigerator and consumed within 3 days for optimal freshness.