Easy Cherry Pie With Graham Cracker Crust

Cherry Pie With Graham Crust

This Amish cherry pie recipe with canned filling and a graham cracker crust is a super quick and easy-to-make dessert that will be a hit at any party or gathering! Similar to my cherry delight recipe, this is a no-bake cherry pie that takes only minutes to assemble.

The delightful combination of tangy cherries, creamy cheesecake, and the subtle sweetness of the buttery graham cracker crust creates a mouthwatering symphony of flavors that's bound to leave your guests raving.

It's a versatile dessert that suits everything from casual gatherings to special occasions and formal dinner parties.

Ingredients

Crust:

1. Graham Crackers: Provide the main structure of the crust, adding a slightly sweet and crumbly texture.
2. Brown Sugar: Adds a rich, sweet, and warm flavor to the graham cracker crust, making it more delicious and complementing the tartness of the cherries in the dish.
3. Butter: Acts as a binder, bringing the crust ingredients together, and contributing a rich, buttery flavor. It also helps create a firm and cohesive crust.

Cheesecake Filling:

1. Cream Cheese: Forms the creamy and decadent base of the cheesecake filling, adding richness and a tangy flavor.
2. Lemon Juice: Brightens the overall flavor, providing a subtle citrusy tang that enhances the sweetness and richness of the cream cheese.
3. Powdered Sugar: Sweetens the filling, ensuring a smooth and consistent sweetness throughout. It also helps maintain a creamy texture.
4. Whipping Cream: Adds lightness and a fluffy texture to the filling, contributing to the overall creaminess of the cheesecake. (If desired, add 1 cup thawed Cool Whip instead of whipping cream. Cool Whip is more stable in warm weather than whipping cream, so keep that in mind if you will be serving this dessert at an outdoor party.)
5. Pinch of Salt: Enhances the flavor and promotes smoothness in the cheesecake filling.

Topping:

1. Canned Cherry Pie Filling: Serves as the crowning jewel, providing juicy, sweet, and tart cherries that complement the creamy cheesecake filling. It adds a burst of fruity flavor and a visually appealing finishing touch. (You can use homemade cherry pie filling if desired.)

Each ingredient in this cherry pie contributes to the overall texture, flavor, and harmony of the dessert, creating a delightful balance that makes it a crowd-pleaser.

How to Make an Easy Graham Cracker Cherry Pie

1. Prepare the Homemade Graham Cracker Crust:
   • Crush graham crackers in a bag with a rolling pin or put them through a food processor.
   • In a small bowl, mix the crumbs with brown sugar.
   • Melt the butter and add it to the crumbs. Mix well until the mixture resembles wet sand.
   • Press the graham cracker crumbs mixture into a 9-inch pie dish to create the crust.
   • Chill in the fridge while preparing the filling.
   • (If a crispier crust is desired, you can bake the graham crust at 350 degrees for approximately 10-15 minutes. Cool before adding the filling.)
2. Make the Cream Cheese Filling:
   • In a large bowl, using a hand mixer or a large stand mixer, blend room-temperature cream cheese until smooth.
   • Add lemon juice, powdered sugar, and salt. Mix until smooth and creamy.
   • Add the heavy whipping cream and beat until thickened.
3. Assemble the Pie and Chill:
   • Evenly spread the cream cheese mixture into the prepared graham cracker crust.
   • Cover the pie with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for a few hours or overnight to set.
   • Spread the canned cherry pie filling on top.
   • Store in a closed container or cover with plastic wrap.
4. Enjoy the Perfect Cherry Pie:
   • Cut into slices and serve.
   • If desired, add a dollop of whipped cream or Cool Whip on top of each slice, or serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence.
   • Savor the delicious combination of graham cracker pie crust, cream cheese filling, and sweet cherry pie filling in every bite.

Pie Filling

Using canned cherry pie filling makes this recipe very quick and easy to put together. However, it's not hard to make homemade cherry pie filling either. So if you have fresh cherries on hand, feel free to make your filling for this no-bake cheesecake pie. (Pie filling is typically made with sour cherries.)

Variations

For added variety, this no-bake cherry pie with a graham crust can easily be customized with various pie fillings such as blueberry pie filling, raspberry, strawberry, and more.

The versatile graham crust and luscious cheesecake filling serve as a perfect base for an array of flavor profiles. So have fun, and create a delightful treat your family and friends will enjoy.

More Easy Dessert Recipes

• Apple Goodie
• Peach Delight
• Peach Cobbler
• Strawberry Shortcake
• Caramel Dumplings

To make this no-bake cherry cheesecake pie even faster to assemble, opt for using a store-bought graham cracker crust instead of homemade.

This simple cherry cheesecake pie with a graham cracker crust is one of my favorite desserts and the easiest homemade pie ever. It's so simple, yet so delicious!

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