No Bake Cherry Cheese Cake

No Bake Cherry Cheese Cake

Graham Crust:
1 1/2 Cups Graham Crumbs
1/3 Cup Sugar
½ Cup Butter, melted

Filling:
2 - 8oz packages of Cream Cheese
1 Cup of Whipping Cream, or One pkg of Dream Whip
1 small pkg of Mini-marshmallows
1 tbsp. Lemon Juice (optional)
1 tsp. Vanilla

This is a really easy recipe – takes about 20 minutes to make.

Step 1: Mix the Graham Crumbs and Sugar together. Melt Butter in the Microwave – about 1 minute on High. Stir all together, then press into Spring Pan, or any other available baking dish!

Step 2: In a big bowl, cut the Cream Cheese into squares – nothing fancy, just make smaller ‘units’. Let that ‘warm up’ while you Whip the Whipping Cream. I often just put the Cut pieces of Cream cheese into the microwave for 45 seconds to soften it.

Quick Tip: Remember to use a cold bowl and Whisks – pop them in the Freezer for a few minutes while you’re getting your ingredients together.

Step 3: In a separate large plastic bowl, pour in the mini-marshmallows. Put the Marshmallows into the Microwave for one minute to melt it. Quickly give the melted marshmallows a good stir to make it nice and smooth.

Step 4: Use your Beater on Low to soften the Cream Cheese. Pour in the melted marshmallows and blend until smooth. Blend in the Vanilla and the Lemon Juice.

Step 5: Fold in the Whipped Cream, then pour onto the Graham Crust. Pop in the Refrigerator for a few hours, or until you can’t wait anymore!

Step 6: Top with Fresh Berries or your favorite Pie Filling.

My favorite Topping is One Tin of Cherry Pie Filling. 

I usually Double the Recipe, so the Cheesecake is really huge! Just Double the Filling part. 

As usual, comments and suggestions are ALWAYS welcome.