Recipe Details

Prep Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
3 hrs
Total Time:
3 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
10
Yield:
1 9-inch cheesecake

Ingredients

  • 1(8 ounce) packagecream cheese, softened to room temperature

  • 2cupspowdered sugar

  • 1envelopeunflavored gelatin (such as Knox®)

  • 1(8 ounce) containerfrozen whipped topping (such as Cool Whip®), thawed

  • 1(9 inch)prepared graham cracker crust

  • 1(21 ounce) cancherry pie filling (Optional)

Cooking Directions

  1. Combine cream cheese and powdered sugar in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Add gelatin and beat until incorporated. Mix in whipped topping until smooth. Spread batter in prepared crust, leaving some room at the top. Spread cherry pie filling over cream cheese mixture.

  2. Place in the refrigerator until firm, 3 to 4 hours.

Cook’s Notes:

If you use reduced-fat cream cheese, it will take longer to set. Refrigerate 1 extra hour before serving.

There will be a little leftover batter if you use fruit topping. This is for the chef to enjoy!

Any canned fruit filling will work.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe10
Calories427
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
18g
23%
Saturated Fat
10g
50%
Cholesterol
25mg
8%
Sodium
215mg
9%
Total Carbohydrate
63g
23%
Dietary Fiber
1g
3%
Total Sugars
36g
Protein
4g
7%
Vitamin C
2mg
2%
Calcium
30mg
2%
Iron
1mg
5%
Potassium
111mg
2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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