Creamy Yummilicious Cherry Cheesecake

May 25, 2023May 25, 20230 7

Decadent Creamy Yummilicious Cherry Cheesecake Recipe

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

30 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

4 hrs 40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	2 1/4 cups graham cracker crust , divided ( or more if you like a thick crust )
	1/2 cup powdered sugar
	1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine , melted
	8 ounces cream cheese , softened
	4 tablespoons milk
	2 cups powdered sugar
	21 ounces cherry pie filling
	8 ounces of dream whip whipped dessert topping mix , cooked according to package directions

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

560

Sugar

65g

Fat

29g

Creamy Yummilicious Cherry Cheesecake is a perfect dessert for any occasion, especially when entertaining large groups of guests. The crust is made of a combination of graham cracker crumbs, powdered sugar, and melted butter baked to a golden-brown and crispy texture. The filing is a delicious blend of cream cheese, Dream Whip, powdered sugar, and milk that’s chilled in the refrigerator until firm. The crowning glory of this recipe is the cherry pie filling that is placed atop the cheesecake layer before being served.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 325°F.
2.	In a medium bowl combine 2 cups graham cracker crumbs, ½ cup powdered sugar, and ½ cup melted butter.
3.	Mix well and press the crumbs firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
4.	Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes and remove to cool.
5.	In a large bowl beat 8 oz softened cream cheese, 4 tbsp milk, and 2 cups powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
6.	Fold in the prepared Dream Whip until well combined.
7.	Pour the mixture into the cooled crust.
8.	Cover and chill for 4 hours.
9.	Top the cheesecake with cherry pie filling before serving.

PROS

This creamy cherry cheesecake is the ultimate dessert for cheesecake lovers.

With a thick graham cracker crust, a luscious cream cheese filling, and sweet cherry topping, this is a dessert that everyone will love.

CONS

This dessert is high in calories and should be eaten in moderation.

It should also be avoided by people who are lactose intolerant due to the cream cheese content.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Despite being high in calories, this Cherry Cheesecake has some health benefits.
Cottage cheese which is one of the ingredients helps in strengthening bones and obesity control.
The cherries contain antioxidants that help in eliminating free radicals, and thus, lower the risk of cancer.