Cheer up with a delicious piece of our No Bake Cherry Cheesecake Pie made with Lifeway Farmer Cheese and Lifeway Kefir Butter 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 and is easy to whip up. Made with real cherries, vanilla, maple syrup, lemon juice, a little of our probiotic kefir butter, and our protein-rich farmer cheese, this dessert is creamy and filling, and the cinnamon crust is to die for!
Curious about how to substitute our farmer cheese for other types of dairy products? See our best tips here, and check out our store locator to find Lifeway products in a store near you. See you in the kitchen!
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 better 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, support the digestive system, reduce inflammation, support healthier blood sugar levels, and improve satiety since the bioavailable protein it contains triggers the release of GLP-1. Lifeway Kefir also contains a variety of nutrients that are vital for healthy bones and overall health including vitamins D3, K, and B 12 along with calcium and potassium. Along with our kefir, we also offer our creamy, cultured Lifeway Farmer Cheese, a high protein cheese made with live and active cultures to support a healthy microbiome that’s easy to spread and contains no added salt or sugar.
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. Unsalted Kefir Butter
- 2 tbsp. granulated cane sugar or coconut 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!
- Keep this pie in the fridge if you have leftovers, and serve within 1 week for the best taste and texture.
