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Cherry Cheesecake Lush Dessert

This cherry cheesecake lush is layer upon layer of a flavorful summer dessert!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time7 minutes
Chill Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 22 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: dessert lasagna
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 313kcal
Author: The Chunky Chef

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.

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

  1. I've estimated this recipe serves approximately 12, but feel free to divide it up into as many servings as you'd like.
  2. Make sure the frozen whipped topping (such as Cool Whip) is completely thawed.
  3. 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

Calories: 313kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 180mg | Potassium: 110mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 519IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 1mg