Ingredients
Vanilla Cookie Crust
- 2½ cups finely crushed vanilla cookies
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar (optional)
- ¼ tsp fine salt
Cherry Cheesecake Layer
- 8 oz (226 g) full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1½ cups cherry pie filling
Pineapple Cream Layer
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, thoroughly drained
- 1 cup whipped topping
Whipped Cream Layer
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream (cold)
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Garnish
- Fresh cherries
- Pineapple chunks
- White chocolate curls
Instructions
Step 1
Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish lightly.
Mix crushed vanilla cookies, melted butter, sugar, and salt until evenly moistened.
Press firmly into the pan using the bottom of a measuring cup.
Refrigerate for 20 minutes.
Step 2
Beat softened cream cheese for about 2 minutes until completely smooth.
Gradually beat in powdered sugar.
Add vanilla.
Fold in the cherry pie filling carefully.
Spread evenly over the chilled crust.
Step 3
Drain crushed pineapple extremely well using a fine mesh sieve.
Press gently with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
Fold into whipped topping until combined.
Spread evenly over the cherry layer.
Step 4
Using a chilled bowl, whip heavy cream.
Once slightly thickened, add powdered sugar and vanilla.
Continue whipping until stiff peaks form.
Spread gently over the pineapple layer.
Step 5
Decorate with
- fresh cherries
- pineapple chunks
- white chocolate curls
Cover carefully.
Refrigerate at least 6 hours.
For best texture, chill overnight.
Slice using a warm knife.
Serve cold.
Notes
✔ Drain pineapple thoroughly to prevent watery layers.
✔ Room-temperature cream cheese blends much more smoothly.
✔ Cold heavy cream whips faster and creates firmer peaks.
✔ Chill overnight whenever possible.
✔ Press the crust very firmly to prevent crumbling.
✔ Clean the knife after every slice for bakery-style squares.
✔ Do not freeze decorated cherries until serving day.
- Prep Time: 25 Minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian