Creamy cheesecake filling, sweet cherry topping, and crunchy graham base—all in easy bite-sized squares. No oven needed.

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Makes

16–20 bites

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Ingredients

Graham Base

• 200 g graham crackers (or digestive biscuits)
• 80 g butter, melted (or coconut oil for dairy-free option)

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Cheesecake Filling

• 250 g cream cheese, softened
• 200 ml whipping cream (cold)
• 80 g powdered sugar (adjust to taste)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional, for freshness)

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Cherry Topping

• 1 can cherry pie filling
  (or homemade cherry compote below)

Homemade Cherry Topping (optional)

• 250 g cherries (fresh or frozen)
• 2–3 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water

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Instructions

1. Prepare the graham base

Crush graham crackers into fine crumbs using:

• food processor or rolling pin

Mix crumbs with melted butter until it looks like wet sand.

Press firmly into a lined square tray (20×20 cm or similar).

Refrigerate:

• 20–30 minutes to set

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2. Make cheesecake filling

In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.

Add:

• powdered sugar
• vanilla
• lemon juice

Mix until creamy.

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3. Whip cream

In a separate cold bowl, whip cream until:

• soft to medium peaks

Gently fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture.

Do not overmix—keep it fluffy.

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4. Assemble layer

Spread cheesecake filling evenly over chilled graham base.

Smooth the top.

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5. Add cherry topping

Spoon cherry pie filling evenly over cheesecake layer.

Spread gently without mixing layers.

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6. Chill

Refrigerate for:

• 4–6 hours (best overnight)

until firm enough to slice cleanly.

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7. Slice into bites

Lift out using parchment paper.

Cut into:

• small squares or bite-sized bars

Wipe knife between cuts for clean edges.

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Serving Suggestions

Serve chilled with:

• extra whipped cream
• chocolate drizzle
• crushed graham sprinkle
• mint leaves

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Storage

Fridge

Keeps:

• 3–4 days

Freezer

Freeze:

• up to 1 month

Thaw in fridge before serving.

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Tips for Best Results

• Use cold cream for better whipping.
• Press base firmly so it holds shape.
• Chill long enough for clean slicing.
• Don’t overmix filling—keep it airy.
• Add cherry topping only after filling is set.

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Variations

Chocolate Cherry Version

• Add cocoa powder to filling
• Use chocolate graham base

Keto Version

• Replace graham crackers with almond flour + butter crust
• Use sugar-free cherry topping

Strawberry or Blueberry Version

• Swap cherry topping with fresh berry compote

Extra Creamy Version

• Add mascarpone cheese to filling