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Make a low-effort yet fancy-looking red and white cream cheese cherry delight recipe for dessert this Valentine’s Day.
Trust me your family will HEART our cherry cheesecake recipe! <3
If you’re looking for a special treat idea to celebrate Valentine’s Day, consider making this no-bake heart-shaped three-layer cheesecake dessert. One of my family’s favorite cheesecake recipes happens to be this blueberry dessert. This smaller red and white heart-shaped cherry version I am sharing today is fun and simple to make!
The result is an adorable heart-shaped food item you’ll want to dive into!
The graham cracker crust has a dreamy creamy whipped topping cream cheese filling to die for. The cherry pie filling is the perfect sweet berry addition. I added some additional whipped cream to decorate the top, but that detail is optional.
How adorable is my metal heart-shaped cake pan?! It’s so perfect to make this easy no bake heart-shaped cheesecake.
Cream Cheese Cherry Delight Recipe
yield: 6 SERVINGS
prep time: 15 MINUTES
cook time: 2 HOURS
total time: 2 HOURS 15 MINUTES
This easy cream cheese and cherry dessert with graham cracker crust is always a hit!
Ingredients
For the graham cracker crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (or one sleeve crackers crushed)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons butter, melted
For the filling:
- 8 oz. cream cheese
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 oz. whipped topping
- 21 oz. cherry pie filling or topping
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a mixing bowl combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press the mixture into the heart-shaped dish. Bake for 10 minutes. Let cool.
2
In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Use an electric mixer to whip until smooth, 20 seconds. Fold in the whipped topping.
3
Spread the cream mixture evenly on top of the crust. Top with the cherry pie filling. Chill in the fridge for a few hours or overnight. (I was impatient and placed mine in the freezer for an hour, and it worked fine!)
4
Cut into squares to serve. Store any leftovers in the fridge for up to a few days.
Extra tips for making this adorable Valentines cheesecake:
- I picked up this inexpensive red heart pan from Target and love the result. You could of course use a 9×9 pan or 9-inch pie plate instead.
- For a large crowd, you could double the recipe and prepare it in a larger 9×13 casserole dish.
- This same recipe is great with other pie filling such as blueberry!
- If whipped topping, like Cool Whip, isn’t your favorite, substitute with a cup or two of homemade whipped cream instead!
This simple cherry cheesecake recipe is a crowd-pleaser.
I enjoy cheesecake but don’t love the longer process. This method is easy peasy. It would be a great make-ahead dessert to prep ahead and stick in the fridge for a special Valentine’s Day treat. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge covered for 3-4 days or in the freezer for 1-2 months.
Check out my mini Valentine’s Day cakes I made last year as another unique idea!
