Creamy cheesecake filling, sweet cherry topping, and crunchy graham base—all in easy bite-sized squares. No oven needed.
Makes
16–20 bites
Ingredients
Graham Base
- 200 g graham crackers (or digestive biscuits)
- 80 g butter, melted (or coconut oil for dairy-free option)
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)
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
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
2. Make cheesecake filling
In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
Add:
- powdered sugar
- vanilla
- lemon juice
Mix until creamy.
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.
4. Assemble layer
Spread cheesecake filling evenly over chilled graham base.
Smooth the top.
5. Add cherry topping
Spoon cherry pie filling evenly over cheesecake layer.
Spread gently without mixing layers.
6. Chill
Refrigerate for:
- 4–6 hours (best overnight)
until firm enough to slice cleanly.
7. Slice into bites
Lift out using parchment paper.
Cut into:
- small squares or bite-sized bars
Wipe knife between cuts for clean edges.
Serving Suggestions
Serve chilled with:
- extra whipped cream
- chocolate drizzle
- crushed graham sprinkle
- mint leaves
Storage
Fridge
Keeps:
- 3–4 days
Freezer
Freeze:
- up to 1 month
Thaw in fridge before serving.
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.
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
