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Cherry Cheesecake Lush Dessert
This cherry cheesecake lush is layer upon layer of a flavorful summer dessert!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Chill Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 22 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 313 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cups Graham cracker crumbs we use store-bought crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
- 8 oz cream cheese softened to room temperature
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar whisked to remove any lumps
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 16 oz frozen whipped topping thawed, and divided
- 2 (21 oz each) cans cherry pie filling
- 1/3 cup sliced almonds optional but recommended
Instructions
Prepare
- Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9x13" baking dish.
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Make crust
- Combine graham crackers and melted butter until well mixed.
- Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish, spreading and pressing down with your hands or the bottom of a drinking glass until it's an even layer.
Bake crust
- Bake for 7 minutes, then remove from the oven and let fully cool.
Make cheesecake filling
- To a mixing bowl, add the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat with a hand mixer (or use a stand mixer and it's mixing bowl), until combined and smooth.
- Gently fold in half (8 oz) of the thawed whipped topping, using a rubber spatula, until fully mixed.
Assemble
- Add the cheesecake filling on top of the cooled graham cracker crust, spreading it in an even layer.
- Top the cheesecake with cherry pie filling, then top with the remaining 8 oz of whipped topping and sliced almonds.
Chill
- Cover loosely, then refrigerate for 1-2 hours, or overnight.
Serve
- Serve cold and enjoy!
Notes
- thawed
- I've estimated this recipe serves approximately 12, but feel free to divide it up into as many servings as you'd like.
- Make sure the frozen whipped topping (such as Cool Whip) is completely thawed.
- If you're using whole graham crackers to make the crumbs, you'll want 15-16 whole rectangular crackers. A food processor is your best bet for uniform crumbs.
Nutrition Information
Calories
313kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
40mg
(13%)
Sodium
180mg
(8%)
Potassium
110mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
18g
(36%)
Vitamin A
519IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
0.01mg
(0%)
Calcium
65mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 313
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 313kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 40mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 180mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 110mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 519IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 65mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.