Healthy no-bake cherry cheesecake with creamy yogurt filling, crunchy cereal crust, and glossy homemade cherry topping.

Healthy No-Bake Cherry Cheesecake – Easy, Light & Creamy Dessert

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If you’re craving a delicious dessert that’s creamy, fruity, and easy to make, this Healthy No-Bake Cherry Cheesecake is the perfect treat! Made with a crunchy cereal crust, a smooth, lighter cheesecake filling, and a glossy homemade cherry topping, this dessert delivers all the flavors of a classic cherry cheesecake with a lighter twist.

The best part? There’s no oven required! With simple ingredients and just 20 minutes of preparation, you can create a beautiful homemade cheesecake that’s perfect for family gatherings, special occasions, or a sweet weekend treat.

Why You’ll Love This Healthy Cherry Cheesecake

  • No baking required: An easy dessert that comes together without turning on the oven.
  • Lighter ingredients: Made with fat-free Greek yogurt, fat-free fromage blanc, and reduced-fat cream cheese.
  • Delicious cherry topping: Juicy cherries create a naturally fruity, glossy finish.
  • Easy to prepare ahead: Perfect for making the night before serving.
  • Creamy and crunchy: A combination of smooth cheesecake filling, crunchy crust, and sweet cherry topping.
  • Perfect for sharing: Makes 8 satisfying slices.

Recipe Overview

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Chilling Time: 4 hours
  • Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
  • Servings: 8 slices
  • Course: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

For the Crunchy Cheesecake Crust

  • 80g Grape-Nuts cereal
  • 30g reduced-fat butter spread
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)

For the Light Cheesecake Filling

  • 300g fat-free fromage blanc
  • 200g extra-light cream cheese
  • 150g fat-free Greek yogurt
  • Granulated sweetener, equivalent to approximately 3 tablespoons of sugar, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 6g powdered gelatin
  • 3 tablespoons cold water

For the Homemade Cherry Topping

  • 350g frozen pitted cherries, thawed
  • 100ml water
  • Granulated sweetener, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 10g cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons cold water, for mixing with the cornstarch

Optional Garnish

  • 1 tablespoon crushed Grape-Nuts cereal, taken from the measured amount for the crust
  • A few reserved cherries

How to Make Healthy No-Bake Cherry Cheesecake

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