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Fran's [almost] No-Bake Cherry & Walnut Cheesecake

An old family recipe for a no-bake cheesecake that includes chopped walnuts and cherry pie filling.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Additional Time
7 hrs 20 mins
Total Time
8 hrs 5 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 414 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the Crust:
  • 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup ground walnuts
  • ½ cup salted butter at room temperature, cut into cubes
For the Cheesecake:
  • 11 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
  • 8 ounces Cool Whip
  • 21 ounce can cherry pie filling

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  2. Make the Crust: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and ground walnuts. Using a pastry blender or two knives, cut the butter into the flour mixture until it is crumbly and no pieces of butter remain larger than a pea. Turn the mixture into the prepared pan and press into an even layer. Bake until lightly brown around the edges, about 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely.
  3. Make the Cheesecake: Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar and milk until smooth and light, 2 to 3 minutes. Spread in an even layer over the cooled crust.
  4. Sprinkle the chopped walnuts over the cream cheese layer, then spread the Cool Whip in an even layer on top of the walnuts. Spoon the cherry pie filling on top of the Cool Whip. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight before serving. Leftovers should be stored, covered, in the refrigerator, for up to 4 days.

Notes

  • Nutritional values are based on one serving

Nutrition Information

Calories 414kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 41g (14%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Cholesterol 52mg (17%) Sodium 175mg (7%) Potassium 182mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 14g (28%) Vitamin A 720IU (14%) Vitamin C 1.9mg (2%) Calcium 71mg (7%) Iron 1.2mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 414

% Daily Value*

Calories 414kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 41g 14%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 26g 40%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Cholesterol 52mg 17%
Sodium 175mg 7%
Potassium 182mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 14g 28%
Vitamin A 720IU 14%
Vitamin C 1.9mg 2%
Calcium 71mg 7%
Iron 1.2mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.