Easy Cherry Cheesecake with Sugar Cookie Crust

I love to cook, but I don’t always have time to cook. Like many of you: I’m a mom, own my own business and try to still manage to have a bit of a life. Cooking up an elaborate meal or dessert doesn’t always happen. I like easy recipes. That’s why I know you’re going to love this easy cherry cheesecake (plus the super yummy sugar cookie crust).

This easy cherry cheesecake recipe is the perfect summer dessert. Using a sugar cookie crust, a no bake cheesecake recipe and cherry pie filling it's a delicious dessert for summer bbqs without the work! | thebewitchinkitchen.com

This easy cherry cheesecake recipe is the perfect summer dessert. Using a sugar cookie crust, a no bake cheesecake recipe and cherry pie filling it's a delicious dessert for summer bbqs without the work! | thebewitchinkitchen.com

For the next twelve months, I’ll be teaming up with Life Made Delicious. Life Made Delicious brings you household favorites such as: Old El Paso, Betty Crocker, and Pillsbury. I’ll be using the everyday products we see (and often buy) from the grocery store and turn it into something incredible. My goal is to keep it easy with weekday meal type ideas.

This easy cherry cheesecake recipe is the perfect summer dessert. Using a sugar cookie crust, a no bake cheesecake recipe and cherry pie filling it's a delicious dessert for summer bbqs without the work! | thebewitchinkitchen.com

So with that being said, today I’m sharing a summer dessert idea in the form of easy cherry cheesecake. Nothing says summer than a no-bake cheesecake filling topped with seasonal cherries.

This easy cherry cheesecake recipe is the perfect summer dessert. Using a sugar cookie crust, a no bake cheesecake recipe and cherry pie filling it's a delicious dessert for summer bbqs without the work! | thebewitchinkitchen.com

The base of this easy cherry cheesecake is a little outside of the box, I used Betty Crocker’s Sugar Cookie Mix. The sugar cookie mix produces super soft sugar cookies, so I overcooked it a bit to give the crust a bit of a crunch.

This easy cherry cheesecake recipe is the perfect summer dessert. Using a sugar cookie crust, a no bake cheesecake recipe and cherry pie filling it's a delicious dessert for summer bbqs without the work! | thebewitchinkitchen.com

I made a super simple cheesecake mixture with cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla and a little bit of powdered sugar. Originally I wasn’t going to add the sugar, but I used a little bit to thicken it up a bit.

When it comes to adding the cherry pie filling, let the cheesecake set in the fridge for a few hours first (or until firm). I didn’t do that at first and the pie filling sunk, and that required me to go to the store and get another can – which made me grumpy. So listen to my advice.

Easy Cherry Cheesecake

This easy cherry cheesecake recipe is the perfect summer dessert. Using a sugar cookie crust, a no bake cheesecake recipe and cherry pie filling it's a delicious dessert for summer bbqs without the work! | thebewitchinkitchen.com

I’m sure this will be added to your family’s favourite summer dessert recipes. It’s been added to mine. The best part is that you can do this with most pie fillings, I’ll be doing a few more (like strawberry rhubarb) and posting it soon.

This easy cherry cheesecake recipe is the perfect summer dessert. Using a sugar cookie crust, a no bake cheesecake recipe and cherry pie filling it's a delicious dessert for summer bbqs without the work! | thebewitchinkitchen.com
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Easy Cherry Cheesecake with Sugar Cookie Crust

Easy cherry cheesecake recipe is the perfect summer dessert. Using a sugar cookie crust, a no bake cheesecake recipe and cherry pie filling it's a delicious dessert for summer.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword cheesecake, no bake, sugar cookie crust
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Servings 9
Calories 495kcal

Ingredients

For the sugar cookie crust

For the cheesecake

  • 2 cups cream cheese
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 tbsps powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 can cherry pie filling

Instructions

For the sugar cookie crust

  • Preheat oven to 375.
  • In a medium bowl mix together the sugar cookie mix, butter, and egg.
  • Spray a 9x13 baking pan with nonstick spray and press the cooking into the pan.
  • Bake for 20 minutes. Let cool completely.

For the cheesecake

  • In a medium mixing bowl add everything but the cherry pie filling.
  • Pour over the cooled sugar cookie crust. Let set in the fridge for 1-2 hours (otherwise the cherries will sink).
  • When the cheesecake is set, top with the cherry pie filling.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 495kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 115mg | Sodium: 326mg | Potassium: 308mg | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 1270IU | Vitamin C: 3.5mg | Calcium: 187mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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2 comments on “Easy Cherry Cheesecake with Sugar Cookie Crust”

  1. 5 stars
    OOh lovin the cookie crust! Thanks for linking up to Merry Monday! Pinned & Sharing on Twitter! Have a great week!
    Kim

  2. Looks so good and so easy. Win wsin

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