Grant’s No-Bake Cherry Cheesecake

This is one of my dad's specialties. We love his cheesecake! We requested this constantly as kids. I once ate myself sick on it, because I just couldn’t stop…it’s that good. Don’t be like me - maybe stop at 2 slices. ;) You can also make these into individual cheesecakes by pressing them into jars.

Crust:
2 pkgs. graham crackers
1/4 c. sugar
1/2 c. butter, softened

Cheesecake:
1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese (use regular - low fat doesn't get very firm)
1 can (15 oz.) sweetened condensed milk
1/3 c. lemon juice
1 tsp. vanilla
1 can cherry pie filling

Reduce graham crackers to crumbs; combine with sugar and butter. Mold into pie pan. Set aside. Whip softened cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually add condensed milk and continue beating until well blended. Add lemon juice and vanilla and blend. Pour into crust and refrigerate several hours till firm. Spread cherry pie filling on top before serving.