No-bake fresh cherry cheesecake:

Ingredients:

4 Cup Sweet Cherries – halved and pitted. (Fresh is best, frozen – drained)

¾ Cup Granulated Sugar (divided, SEE RECIPE)

¼ Cup Plus 4 teaspoons – water (divided)

2 tbls Cornstarch or Arrow Root

½ box Graham crackers – Whole Wheat OR Gluten Free

½ cup chopped Walnuts – Toast or Roast for better flavor.

1/3 cup corn oil

16 oz Reduced Fat Cream Cheese

2 Cups Non Fat Greek Yogurt

6 tbls Confectionary Sugar

1 tsp Vanilla Extract

Preparation:

1. Combine cherries, ½ cup Granulated Sugar, and ¼ cup Water in large saucepan and bring to a boil. Combine cornstarch with 4 tsp of water and dissolve cornstarch. Stir the mixture in to cherry mixture and bring to a boil. Once it comes to a boil turn down heat to medium high and stir constantly until the liquid thickens, about 1-2 minutes. Turn off heat and set aside

2. Put Graham crackers in food processor until finely ground and add the walnuts, pulsing until finely chopped. Transfer mixture to a bowl and stir in 1/4 cup granulated sugar, then add the corn oil. Stir and combine. Press graham cracker mixture into 9X13 inch baking pan, or individual pie tins.

-Beat cream cheese, yogurt, confectionary sugar, vanilla in a medium bowl with electric mixer until smooth, scraping sides down as necessary. Spread mixture over the crust. Spoon the cherry mixture over the top.

Cover and Refrigerate until cold. About 3 hours. Can be made the day before.

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