Walking Cherry Cheesecakes

This Walking Cherry Cheesecakes recipe has everything you love about classic cheesecake served in the most fun, snackable way possible. Each bite is creamy and fruity, with a totally irresistible animal cracker crunch.

Walking Cherry Cheesecake Recipe

If you’ve never tried a walking dessert, this Walking Cherry Cheesecake is the perfect place to start. It’s creamy, sweet, and packed with all the good stuff, layered right in a bag you can take on the go. Because seriously, who wouldn’t love spoonable cheesecake you can enjoy while mingling at the party?

Each little bag is layered with crushed animal crackers, cheesecake pudding, cherry pie filling, and a swirl of whipped topping. It’s basically a cherry cheesecake parfait but served in a way that’s both fun and unique. They’re easy, mess-free, and guaranteed to be the first dessert to disappear at any party.

Love cherry desserts? Try my easy Cherry Hand Pies next. They’re flaky, fruity, and just as fun to eat.

Ingredients

• Animal crackers: They’re crunchy, lightly sweet, and easy to crush right in the bag.
• Cold milk: Use it straight from the fridge for the thickest, creamiest pudding.
• Cheesecake pudding mix: This gives that rich cheesecake flavor without any baking.
• Cherry pie filling: Sweet, tart, and the perfect contrast to the creamy pudding.
• Cool Whip: Light and fluffy, it makes the perfect topping.
• Piping bag with 1M tip: Optional, but it helps create that nice swirl on top.

How To Make Walking Cherry Cheesecake

Step 1. Slice the top off each bag of animal crackers. Roll the edges down a little and gently crush the cookies right inside the bag.

Step 2. In a mixing bowl, whisk the cold milk and cheesecake pudding mix until smooth. Place it in the fridge for about 10 minutes to thicken.

Step 3. Once the pudding has set, add three heaping spoonfuls to each bag.

Step 4. Next, add three heaping spoonfuls of cherry pie filling.

Step 5. Pipe a swirl of Cool Whip on top using a piping bag fitted with a 1M tip (or just use a spoon if that’s easier).

Step 6. Crumble a few extra cookies over the top and serve right away. These are meant to be eaten on the go, so no plates needed.

Storage Instructions

These are best if eaten right away but it you do have leftovers, you can store them in the refrigerator for a day or two. Just be aware that the longer they’re stored, the more the cookies will lose their crunch.

Variations and Add-ins

Swap things up next time and make them your own with some of these fun ideas:

• Cookies: Swap animal crackers for graham crackers, vanilla wafers, or even Oreo cookies.
• Pie filling: Use blueberry or strawberry pie filling in place of cherry.
• Toppings: Add a drizzle of hot fudge on top for a richer version.
• Chocolate chips: Add mini chocolate chips between layers for a fun surprise.
• Sprinkles: Top with sprinkles to make them extra festive for birthdays or holidays.

Tip and Tricks

These little cheesecake bags are super simple, but a few smart tips can make them even better.

• Go easy when crushing the cookies. You want small chunks, not powder.
• A piping bag makes the Cool Whip look extra fun, but a spoon works just fine too.
• Don’t assemble them too far in advance or the cookies will lose their crunch.
• If you need to transport these, stand the bags up in a high-sided baking dish to keep them from tipping over.

FAQs

Other Fun and Fruity Desserts

• Raspberry Cheesecake Bars
• No Bake Cheesecake Bites
• Blueberry Hand Pies
• Strawberry Cheesecake Lush
• Mini Fruit Tarts