Cherry Cheesecake with Oreo Crust is one decadent dessert. Oreo crust that is filled with a creamy and velvety smooth cheesecake layer, and topped with a homemade cherry filling.
Ingredients for cherry pie:
Oreos : to make your Oreo crust – no need to remove the filling
Butter: melted
Cream Cheese : The key to making a no bake cheesecake filling is being sure that your cream cheese is room temperature to avoid lumps in your filling
Sugar : for sweetness in the no bake cheesecake
Whipped Topping : for fluffiness
Vanilla : for flavor
Cherry Pie Filling : use a can from the store or make your own.
How to make No Bake Cherry Cheesecake?
This simple three layer dessert really is the best and easiest way to make a no bake dessert for a crowd. It’s like a classic cherry cheesecake recipe but with a Oreo cookie crust!
Make Crust: Melt your butter and Oreos and press them into the bottom of a 9 inch springform
Make the filling: Make sure your cream cheese is room temperature and your whipped topping is thawed. Mix the cream cheese with sugar and vanilla until smooth then fold in whipped cream.
Cherries: Top with cherry pie filling, then chill to set.
Variation and Substitution Ideas:
Pie Filling : Although this recipe is called cherry cheesecake pie you can substitute the pie filling with any kind you want. There are lots of options in the store like strawberry, mixed berry, and blackberry.
Can I Use a Regular Graham Cracker Crust?
Yes, if you don’t want to use Oreos you can use a classic graham cracker crust. Just make it as normal and then press it into the pan to make a pressed crust.
Can I Use Canned Cherry Pie Filling Instead of Homemade?
Yes, if you want to cut a corner and skip the homemade cherry filling, go ahead. Of course, it will change the flavor a bit but I get if you don’t want the extra steps of making the filling homemade. In that case, buy a can or two and use that instead of homemade. Load up as many or little cherry topping as you would like.
Cherry Cheesecake Pie is the perfect way to celebrate summer! With an Oreo crust, a no bake cheesecake center and a cherry pie filling on top this is the best dessert for a potluck
Ingredients
- For the crust:
2 ½ cups Oreo cookie crumbs, about 26 Oreo cookies
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- For the cheesecake filling:
8 ounce cream cheese, room temperature
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 ounces Cool Whip
- For topping:
1 (20 ounce) can cherry pie filling
Directions
- To make crust:
- Finely crush the cookies in a food processor, add melted butter and blend until it’s all moistened
- Press crumb mixture onto the bottom and up the sides of prepared 9-inch springform pan by lightly greasing the edges of the pan with cooking spray and use a teaspoon to level the top of the sides
- Place in the freezer while you make the filling
- To make cheesecake filling:
- In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to combine powdered sugar and cream cheese until smooth
- Add vanilla extract, whipped topping and continue mixing at low speed until combined
- Spread filling on top of chilled crust and spread it out evenly
- Top with cherry pie filling
- Chill until set at least one hour
- Serve