No-Bake Cheesecake with Gelatin

Forget run-of-the-mill cheesecakes... Try this no-bake cheesecake with gelatin and an optional fruit topping — it's been impressing folks for generations!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 427 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling
• 1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping (such as Cool Whip®), thawed
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened to room temperature
• 1 envelope unflavored gelatin (such as Knox®)

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 2

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