Cream Cheese Pie

This cream cheese pie recipe is dream-worthy. It has a smooth, rich, and creamy filling on top of a buttery graham cracker crust. I think it's even better than a cheesecake, and you'll never believe how easy it is to make!

An Easy Indulgent Dessert

I love a traditional cheesecake, but the extra light, creamy texture of this no-bake cream cheese pie has surpassed my love of cheesecake. It has all the same flavors of the classic dessert, but the texture is so smooth and velvety. It's not as heavy, which I love cause I can eat two or three slices without feeling overstuffed! 

This is a great recipe to make if you're hosting since it can be made in advance rather than having to leave the party to work in the kitchen. It's also a really convenient dessert to make for the holidays!

Why You'll Love This Recipe

It's foolproof. There's no baking required, and the steps to make this recipe couldn't be simpler. So even if you typically don't make desserts, you'll have no problem having this pie turn out amazing!

Easily customizable. I love a dessert that offers flexibility, and this one fits the bill. You can customize it however you want by keeping it simple with no topping or adding a cheery pie filling or any fruit filling you want!

It's made with simple ingredients. You'll only need 7 ingredients to make this recipe, and they're all super common ingredients you can grab from the grocery store! That is if you don't have them at home already!

Ingredients

• Graham cracker crust- you can pick up a pre-made graham cracker crust from the store to save time or make a homemade graham cracker crust. The crust from my no bake lemon cheese works great.
• Cream cheese- I like to use Philadelphia cream cheese. You'll only want to soften it slightly so it stays nice and cold.
• Powdered sugar- this gives the filling structure and that melt-in-your-mouth sweetness.
• Whipped topping- I used Cool Whip to give the filling that light and airy texture.
• Vanilla extract- for extra flavor.
• Lemon juice- an underrated ingredient in most cheesecakes that adds to the flavor.
• Cherry pie filling- totally optional for topping. I actually prefer the pie without the topping.

How To Make Cream Cheese Pie

Step 1: Make the cream cheese filling. In a large bowl, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, fresh lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Once combined, gently fold in the Cool Whip and continue to mix until well combined.

Step 2: Assemble and chill. Pour cream cheese filling onto the graham cracker crust and spread the filling into an even layer. I like to use a rubber spatula, but a spoon works too. Put the pie in the fridge to chill for at least 4 hours.

Step 3: Serve. Once you're ready to serve, carefully remove the pie from the pan. Then slice into about eight slices and serve with cherry pie filling on top if you want. Enjoy! 

Tips To Make The Best Recipe

• Make your own graham cracker pie crust by combining 2 cups of graham cracker crumbs with ⅓ cup of melted butter. Mix to combine, then gently press the pie crust into a 9-inch springform pan lined with parchment paper.
• Make sure not to overmix the filling once you add the whipped topping. Very gently fold it with a rubber spatula until everything combines. 
• For the best results, refrigerate the pie overnight. The longer you refrigerate it, the firmer the filling will be. 
• Add any fruit topping you want, like blueberry, strawberry, or raspberry.

How To Store Leftover Cream Cheese Pie

In the fridge: If you're making the pie in advance, wrap the pan tightly in plastic wrap or put the lid on the case the crust comes in and refrigerate for up to 2 days. If you're storing slices, put them in an airtight container, and you can store them for about 4 days. 

In the freezer: To keep for longer, you'll want to let the pie set in the refrigerator, then freeze the entire pie wrapped in plastic wrap and aluminum foil or individual slices in a freezer-safe container for about 6 months. When you're ready to enjoy it, thaw it in the refrigerator overnight or on your kitchen counter until soft.

More Pie Recipes To Try Next

• No bake pumpkin pie
• No bake chocolate pie
• Sugar cream pie
• Cool Whip pie
• Jello pudding pie
• Custard pie
• Old fashioned sweet potato pie