Description
A dreamy no-bake pie layered with creamy cherry cheesecake filling, crunchy pistachios, and a buttery graham crust — elegant and irresistible.
Ingredients
- Cream cheese (8 oz, softened)
- Whipped topping or heavy cream (2 cups)
- Maraschino or fresh cherries (1 cup, halved)
- Pistachios (½ cup, chopped)
- Graham cracker crust (1 pre-made or homemade)
- Powdered sugar (½ cup)
- Vanilla extract (1 tsp)
- Almond extract (¼ tsp)
- Lemon zest (1 tsp, optional)
- Garnish: whipped cream, whole cherries, crushed pistachios
Instructions
- Prepare crust: Use a pre-made graham crust or make your own by pressing graham crumbs mixed with butter into a pie dish.
- Make filling: Beat cream cheese with powdered sugar, vanilla, and almond extract until smooth and fluffy.
- Fold in cream: Gently fold in whipped topping or whipped cream for a light, airy texture.
- Add mix-ins: Stir in chopped pistachios and halved cherries.
- Fill crust: Spread mixture evenly into the crust and smooth the top.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until fully set.
- Garnish: Top with whipped cream swirls, cherries, and chopped pistachios before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use fresh cherries when in season.
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened for easier mixing.
- Chill the pie overnight for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg