No-Bake Cherry Cheesecake Lush

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No-Bake Cherry Cheesecake Lush

Yields: 12-15 servings | Prep time: 20 mins | Chill time: 4 hours

Ingredients

The Crust:

  • 2 cups Graham cracker crumbs

  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter, melted

  • 2 tbsp Granulated sugar

The Creamy Layer:

  • 16 oz Cream cheese, softened to room temperature

  • 1 cup Powdered sugar

  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract

  • 16 oz Whipped topping (like Cool Whip), divided

The Fruit & Topping:

  • 21 oz can Cherry pie filling

  • Extra Graham cracker crumbs (for garnish)

  • Fresh cherries (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Base: In a medium bowl, combine Graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×13 inch glass baking dish. Place it in the freezer for 10 minutes to set while you make the filling.

  2. Mix the Cream: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy.

  3. Fold: Gently fold in half (8 oz) of the whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture until well combined.

  4. Layering: * Spread half of the cream cheese mixture over the chilled crust.

    • Carefully spread the cherry pie filling over the cream layer.

    • Top with the remaining cream cheese mixture, smoothing it out to the edges.

  5. The Top Layer: Spread the remaining 8 oz of whipped topping over the top. For a professional look like your photo, use a piping bag to add decorative dollops around the edges.

  6. Garnish: Sprinkle the center with extra Graham cracker crumbs and place a few fresh cherries in the middle.

  7. Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (overnight is best) to allow the layers to firm up so they slice cleanly.

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