Cheer up with a delicious piece of our No Bake Cherry Cheesecake Pie made with Lifeway Farmer Cheese to enjoy a protein-rich, fruit-filled dessert sure to satisfy a sweet tooth.
Every slice of this decadent pie is packed with complete protein from Lifeway Farmer Cheese, which doubles as a source of natural probiotics to support your gut. Plus, you don’t even have to turn on the oven to enjoy a slice of this no-bake cherry delight!
This no-bake cherry pie has minimal ingredients, is easy to whip up, and is made with real cherries, vanilla, maple syrup, lemon juice, and Lifeway Farmer Cheese that are packed into a cinnamon cookie crust you’ll adore.
Our artisan-made farmer cheese is an excellent source of high-quality protein with 15 grams per 1/2 cup, and it’s rich in live and active cultures that provides ideal support for a healthy microbiome. Lifeway Farmer Cheese makes an excellent replacement for cream cheese in no-bake cheesecakes like this one due to its thick, creamy texture. With no added salt or sugar, it’s also a healthy option you can feel good about bringing into your home.
See how to substitute our farmer cheese for other types of dairy products here, and check out our store locator to find it near you or shop online.
The Benefits of Cultured Dairy for Better Health:
Research continues to show the importance of eating healthy foods, including cultured dairy such as kefir, for optimal digestion and gut health, a strong immune system, and to support the microbiome. Fermented foods like kefir hold important value in this line of research due to the link between the gut-brain axis and overall health. Specifically, kefir has been shown to help diversify the microbiome, improve digestion, reduce inflammation, support healthier blood sugar levels, and improve satiety since the bioavailable protein it contains triggers the release of GLP-1.
Lifeway Kefir is packed with a variety of vital nutrients important for overall health, including bone and muscle health; these include vitamin D3, K, calcium, and vitamin B12. Along with our probiotic-rich kefir, Lifeway also offers artisan-made Farmer Cheese, a creamy, high-protein cheese made with live and active cultures to support healthy muscles and a healthy microbiome. Lifeway Farmer Cheese is easy to spread, free of gums and thickeners, and contains no added salt or sugar for optimal health benefits.
Prep Time: 8.5 hours Servings: 8Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 2 cups cinnamon-flavored cookies(like Biscoff cookies or Simple Mills), processed into crumbs
- 7 tbsp. Lifeway Kefir Butter*
- 3 tbsp. granulated cane sugar
For the Filling:
- 3 cups Farmer Cheese
- 3 tbsp. pure maple syrup
- 1 tbsp. lemon juice
- 1 tsp. vanilla
Topping:
- 1 (21 oz.) can of cherry pie filling - We used a lite/no sugar added variety.
Directions
- In a bowl, mix cookie crumbs, melted Lifeway Kefir butter, and sugar. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan or pie dish.
- Refrigerate the above while preparing filling. To make the filling, add Lifeway Farmer Cheese, maple syrup, lemon juice, and vanilla extract to a food processor, and process until smooth and creamy.
- Spread the cheesecake filling into chilled crust. Cover and refrigerate the prepared pie for 8 hours, or until set (you can leave it overnight, if desired). Top with cherry pie filling, smoothing out evenly. Slice and enjoy!
- *Find Our Kefir Butter Recipe Here!
- Keep this pie in the fridge if you have leftovers, and serve within 1 week for the best taste and texture.
