Don’t have an oven? No problem! This cherry cheesecake bar by Divas Can Cook is a no-bake recipe. It’s simple to prepare and tastes incredibly good. You can serve this as a dessert or snack with a hot cup of coffee or tea. Read on or watch the video below for full instructions.
Ingredients
Graham cracker crust
- 2 cups of graham cracker crumbs (about 8 graham crackers)
- 1/4 cup of granulated sugar
- 8 tablespoons of unsalted butter
Cheesecake filling
- 1 cup of heavy whipping cream (cold)
- 16 oz of cream cheese (room temperature)
- 3/4 cup of powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon of lemon juice
- 1/2 cup of white vanilla baking chips (melted)
For the topping
- 21 oz natural cherry pie filling (chilled)
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Instructions
Step 1:
Start by making the crust. Line an 8 by 8 glass pan with parchment paper, then set it aside.
Step 2:
In a bowl, add graham cracker crumbs and sugar. Stir until well combined. Next, add melted butter and stir until it resembles wet sand.
Step 3:
Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Press it down as tight as you can using the bottom of a measuring cup. Put into the freezer until ready to use.
Step 4:
Make the filling. Add heavy whipping cream in a large bowl, then mix on medium-high until the cream becomes fluffy and can hold stiff peaks. Set it aside.
Step 5:
In a large bowl, add cream cheese and powdered sugar. Cream together, then add lemon juice and melted vanilla baking chips.
Step 6:
Using a rubber spatula, fold in whipped cream until well mixed. Transfer onto the prepared crust and spread evenly.
Step 7:
Cover it with plastic wrap and refrigerate it overnight for at least 3 hours or until firm.
Step 8:
When it’s ready to serve, add the chilled cherries on top. Remove it from the pan and slice into bars. Serve and enjoy!
