Easy No-Bake Cherry Cheesecake (Printer-Friendly)

Creamy cherry cheesecake with graham cracker crust, whipped topping, and sugar, ready without baking.

# What You'll Need:

→ Crust

01 - 1 prepared graham cracker crust (9 oz)

→ Filling

02 - 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
03 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
04 - 8 ounces whipped topping, thawed

→ Topping

05 - 1 can cherry pie filling (21 ounces)

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Beat softened cream cheese and granulated sugar in a mixing bowl until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
02 - Gently fold the thawed whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture until evenly combined.
03 - Spread the filling evenly into the prepared graham cracker crust, then refrigerate if not serving immediately.
04 - Spoon cherry pie filling evenly over the top just before serving or pour over the entire chilled cheesecake.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - Chilling the filling before adding pie topping firms the cheesecake for easier slicing and serving.
02 - Allow cream cheese to soften at room temperature for 1–2 hours before mixing for a smoother texture.
03 - Thaw whipped topping in the refrigerator the day before preparation for best results.