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Delicious Cherry Cream Cheese Pie Bites served on a white plate

Cherry Cream Cheese Pie Shooters

Delightful no-bake Cherry Cream Cheese Pie Shooters with a creamy filling layered with juicy cherry pie topping, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 8 shooters
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 275
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shooter Base
  • 1/2 cup vanilla wafer or graham cracker crumbs Provides a crispy, crunchy base.
For the Cream Cheese Filling
  • 8 ounces cream cheese (softened) Star ingredient, rich and smooth.
  • 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk Adds sweetness and a thick consistency.
  • 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice Balances sweetness and adds tang.
For the Topping
  • 21 ounces cherry pie filling Luscious topping bursting with cherries.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Crush the vanilla wafers or graham crackers into fine crumbs and set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese using an electric mixer until fluffy.
  3. Gradually add the sweetened condensed milk and beat until well combined.
  4. Pour in the fresh lemon juice and mix until thick and creamy.
Assembly
  1. Layer a generous spoonful of cookie crumbs in the bottom of each serving glass.
  2. Add about 2 tablespoons of the cream cheese pie mixture on top of the crumbs.
  3. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of cherry pie filling over the cream cheese layer.
  4. Repeat layering more cream cheese mixture followed by cherry pie filling.
  5. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.

Notes

Consider using low-fat cream cheese as a substitute. Feel free to experiment with different fruit fillings.