Description
A no-bake Cherry Pecan Cheesecake Lush with layers of creamy filling, crunchy pecans, and sweet cherry pie topping, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 can cherry pie filling
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: In a large mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Stir until the mixture resembles wet sand. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×13 inch dish to create an even crust.
- Make the Cream Cheese Mixture: In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until you achieve a smooth consistency.
- Whip the Cream: In another bowl, pour in the heavy whipping cream and whip until stiff peaks form.
- Combine the Layers: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
- Layer It Up: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the crust, then pour the cherry pie filling on top.
- Add the Pecans: Sprinkle the chopped pecans over the cherry filling.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
Make-ahead convenience allows you to prepare this dessert the night before. Serve with coffee or whipped cream for an elevated experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg