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    Home » Recipes » Cakes

    No Bake Cherry Cheesecake

    By: Jessica · Posted: May 19, 2022 · Updated: Jun 8, 2025 · This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy.

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    5 from 6 votes
    slice of no bake cherry cheesecake

    No Bake Cherry Cheesecake: This “no bake cherry pie” is a fantastic easy recipe without heating up the oven. It’s creamy, uses only 6 simple ingredients and is a crowd favorite!

    Quick Overview: Only minutes to put together and chill for about 4 hours! So make sure to plan ahead for the chill time!

    no bake cherry cheesecake with slice on plate next to it
    No Bake Cherry Cheesecake

     

    Why You’ll Love This Recipe

    This no bake cherry cheesecake recipe has creamy cheesecake filling, made with cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, and a few other ingredients, making this a simple recipe that has incredible flavor! Personally, I prefer it over a baked cheesecake and feel its the perfect way to enjoy a classic dessert like this one! If you’re a pie recipe lover, then it’s similar to a no-bake pie, which is one of our favorites here!

    It’s a recipe that you can keep the ingredients on hand for the days you need a dessert without having to run to the store at the last minute! Turn to this perfect dessert for a family gathering, special occasions or when you need an easy dessert idea to take to someone’s house for an after-dinner treat!

    But if you’re more of a chocolate fan, then you’ll also want to try this Oreo Nutella cheesecake recipe!

    Jump to:
    • Why You’ll Love This Recipe
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Substitutions & Variations
    • Storage
    • Tip
    • Related Recipes
    • Recipe
    • Comments

    Ingredients

    We love shortcuts around here so this recipe uses ingredients that help speed things up, and make things easier, but without sacrificing flavor!

    ingredients on table to make no bake cherry pie
    Ingredients
    • 8 ounce package of cream cheese, softened
    • 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
    • ⅓ cup lime juice
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • graham cracker crust (storebought or your favorite homemade recipe!)
    • 1 21oz. Can of cherry pie filling

    See the recipe card below for full instructions and ingredients all in one convenient place!

    Instructions

    1. Place the softened cream cheese, condensed milk, lime juice, and vanilla in a large bowl.
    2. Mix with a hand mixer or electric mixer on medium speed until creamy and smooth. (Until there are no lumps — if the cream cheese is not softened before using, it could result in lumps.)
    cream cheese, lime juice, sweetened condensed milk and vanilla in bowl
    Mix cream cheese and liquids
    Mixed cream cheese with liquids in bowl
    Cream cheese mixture
    1. Then, using a rubber spatula, spread the cheesecake filling into the pie crust.
    2. Cover and refrigerate the cheesecake for 2-3 hours.
    Cream cheese mixture in pie shell
    Pour cream cheese filling in pie crust
    Plastic lid covering cheesecake
    Cover cheesecake with lid
    1. Remove from the refrigerator and top with the canned pie filling and cover and return to the refrigerator until it all has completely chilled. (About another hour.)
    Canned cherry pie filling poured on cheesecake
    Top with cherry pie filling
    Cover cheesecake with lid
    Cover with lid & refrigerate

    Serve this cheesecake cold. (We cut it in to about 12, small slices but feel free to make larger slices!)

    Cherry cheesecake pie
    Ready to eat!

    Hint: Although I LOVE this recipe, so much, I want you to know if you’re really short on time, they also sell pre-made cheesecake filling at the store! It can be hard to find, and I don’t think it’s near as good as this creamy homemade filling but it is an option if you’re pressed for time, and can find it!

    Slice of cherry cheesecake on white plate with some on fork
    No Bake Cherry Cheesecake

    Substitutions & Variations

    Want to mix things up or need something switched out? Here are some of our favorite suggestions for this no bake cheesecake recipe.

    • Cheesecake Filling – Although I LOVE this recipe, so much, I want you to know if you’re really short on time, they also sell pre-made cheesecake filling at the store! It can be hard to find, and I don’t think it’s near as good as this creamy homemade filling but it is an option if you’re pressed for time, and can find it!
    • Crust – if you prefer to make a no bake crust using graham crackers and melted butter, that’s absolutely ok to use for this recipe! Or, you can even make a Biscoff cookie crust, like we did in our Biscoff cheesecake if you’re looking to have fun with that!
    • Cherry Topping – although we used cherry pie filling in this recipe, feel free to use blueberry pie filling, or even something fun like apple pie filling!
    • Lemon/Lime Juice – We used lime juice for this recipe but you can absolutely use lemon juice if you need!
    • Cool Whip – Although we feel this no-bake cherry cheesecake recipe doesn’t NEED it… it would be delicious to also add whipped cream. You can buy store bought or make your own using heavy cream and sugar!

    If you’re gluten-free, you’ll love this mini cheesecake recipe!

    bite of cherry cheesecake on fork
    A delicious bite!

    Storage

    With it containing cream cheese, it must be stored in the refrigerator but also, cheesecake will not be firm if left out for a period of time. Either place the lid back on and store or you can cover the cheesecake with plastic wrap.

    Tip

    If desired, you can use another package of cream cheese to make it more “thick” but it could change the flavor a bit.

    Related Recipes

    If you love easy dessert recipes and no bake desserts, then you’re also going to love this oreo dessert, this easy candy cane pie, and this banana cream pie!

    Or if you’re a super fan of “cherry” anything, you’ll also want to try this cherry chip cake, these cherry chocolate cookies, and this mini pies recipe, where you can use cherry pie filling!

    Recipe

    slide of no bake cherry cheesecake

    No Bake Cherry Cheesecake

    Jessica Burgess
    No Bake Cherry Cheesecake: This "no bake cherry pie" is a fantastic easy recipe without heating up the oven. It's creamy, uses only 6 simple ingredients and is a crowd favorite!
    5 from 6 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Chill Time 2 hours hrs
    Total Time 2 hours hrs 5 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12 slices
    Calories 237 kcal

    Ingredients

    • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
    • 14 ounces can of sweetened condensed milk
    • ⅓ cup lime juice
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 graham cracker crust store bought or homemade
    • 21 ounces can cherry pie filling

    Instructions
     

    • Place the softened cream cheese, condensed milk, lime juice, and vanilla in a mixing bowl.
    • Mix with a hand mixer or electric mixer until creamy and smooth. (Until there are no lumps — if the cream cheese is not softened before using, it could result in lumps.)
    • Then, spread the creamy cheesecake filling into the pie crust.
    • Cover and refrigerate the cheesecake for 2-3 hours.
    • Remove from the refrigerator and top with the canned pie filling and return to the refrigerator until it all has completely chilled. (About another hour.) Serve this cheesecake cold.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1slice | Calories: 237kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 118mg | Potassium: 199mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 194IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 104mg | Iron: 1mg

    Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.

    Keywords cherry cheesecake, no bake cherry pie, no bake pie recipe
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    1. Karen says

      April 11, 2024 at 8:39 am

      5 stars
      This is a very good recipe, but its not firm enough for us. So I add an extra 3 oz. cream cheese. I don’t add any more ingredients…perfection.

      Reply
      • Jessica says

        April 12, 2024 at 7:28 pm

        Thank you for sharing Karen! So glad that you like it!

        Reply
    2. Michele says

      March 02, 2024 at 12:51 pm

      5 stars
      This was so simple but absolutely fantastic! The lime juice really added zing

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    3. Amanda says

      November 16, 2023 at 7:09 am

      How much cream cheese does this recipe use?

      Reply
      • Jessica says

        November 16, 2023 at 8:57 am

        Hi Amanda! I’m so sorry. The cream cheese ingredient info was in the blog post but never made it to the recipe card! I’m glad you asked, and I’ve updated the recipe card. It’s 8 ounces. Thank you!

        Reply
    4. Natasha says

      May 23, 2022 at 4:11 am

      5 stars
      We love this no-bake cheesecake recipe at home. It is a keeper! The texture is really smooth and so fast and easy to make, thank you for sharing another great recipe.

      Reply
    5. Mary Scott says

      May 20, 2022 at 10:51 am

      5 stars
      This is truly divine. We love cherry desserts and will definitely make this again!

      Reply

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