This cherry cream cheese pie is a luscious and creamy dessert that combines the rich flavors of cream cheese and sweet cherries. The buttery graham cracker crust adds a delightful crunch to every bite. Perfect for any occasion, this pie is simple to make and will impress your family and friends. Enjoy the sweet and tangy flavors of cherries and cream cheese in every mouthful of this heavenly dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream, whipped
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
Directions
- In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until well combined. Press the mixture onto the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie dish to form the crust.
- In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and continue beating until well incorporated.
- Gently fold in the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until evenly blended.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture into the prepared graham cracker crust, spreading it evenly.
- Top the cream cheese filling with the cherry pie filling, spreading it over the entire surface of the pie.
- Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow it to set.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Cherry cream cheese pie is a popular dessert during the summer months when fresh cherries are in season.
This pie can also be made with other fruit toppings, such as blueberries or strawberries, for a delicious variation.
To make the crust extra crispy, pre-bake it in the oven for 8-10 minutes before adding the cream cheese filling.