What is a cherry cheesecake lush dessert?

A no-bake dessert with layers of cookie crust, creamy cheesecake, fluffy pudding, and cherry pie topping. It’s chilled, soft, and totally satisfying.

Is this recipe truly no-bake?

Yes! Every layer is fridge-set. The crust can be chilled instead of baked, making it perfect for oven-free prep.

Use vanilla pudding and stir in a bit of cream cheese for similar flavor and texture.

Absolutely. It tastes better after resting. Chill for at least 4 hours overnight is best for clean slices and rich flavor.

Scale

1½ cups vanilla wafer crumbs

1 cup finely chopped pecans

½ cup (1 stick) melted butter

8 oz cream cheese, softened

1 cup powdered sugar

16 oz container whipped topping, divided

2 small boxes (3.4 oz) cheesecake flavored pudding

3 cups milk

1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling

½ cup chopped pecans (for topping)

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1. Combine vanilla wafer crumbs, chopped pecans, and melted butter until well mixed. Press into a 9×13 dish and refrigerate 1 hour.

2. Beat softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and 1½ cups whipped topping until smooth. Spread over crust.

3. Mix pudding mix with milk and 1 cup whipped topping until thickened. Layer over cream cheese mixture.

4. Spoon cherry pie filling over pudding layer. Spread remaining whipped topping on top.

5. Sprinkle with chopped pecans. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.

Substitute vanilla pudding and add cream cheese if cheesecake mix isn’t available.

Try different pie fillings like blueberry or lemon for variety.

Can be made 1–2 days in advance for best flavor and texture.