I had a strange craving for Jell-o No Bake Cherry Cheesecake.

Chad says he gets this craving about once every 10 years, apparently mine is once every 20 because I don’t think I have eaten it in this century.

While at the store, I remembered my crazy craving and decided to buy one. The Jell-o Brand was $2.89 for the cherry. You will also need milk, butter, and some sugar.

According to Taste Cooking, this quick, “No Bake” option was introduced in 1966. I remember this being a staple of childhood family gatherings. If you had time to be extra fancy, you put it in little paper cupcake holders.

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Instructions are pretty easy. Everything is numbered. You can make it round, square, or extra fancy (see above, let your imagination run wild!) I chose to do the 8×8 square dish. You will need butter (or margarine), sugar, and cold milk. Along with a whisk, rubber spatula, and a bowl. Follow the instructions and chill.

Viola, in an hour you have a cherry cheesecake.

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After chilling, I cut into squares.

Taste, texture, and memories were exactly what I remembered. I think I satisfied this craving for another few decades.

Check out my favorite homemade cheesecake when I feel like spending a little more time getting it just right, Nigella Style.