Description
A delightful and elegant cherry cheesecake that combines creamy texture with a vibrant cherry topping, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup cherry pie filling
- Fresh cherries and whipped cream for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the crust by mixing graham cracker crumbs and melted butter, then press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Make the cheesecake filling by beating cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth, then add eggs one at a time, followed by sour cream and heavy cream.
- Pour half of the cheesecake batter over the crust, spoon half of the cherry pie filling on top, and repeat with the remaining batter and filling.
- Bake in a preheated oven for 50-60 minutes until set, then cool gradually.
- Prepare the cherry topping and assemble the cheesecake by adding the remaining cherry pie filling on top and garnishing with fresh cherries and whipped cream.
Notes
- Use full-fat cream cheese for a creamier texture.
- Let ingredients come to room temperature before mixing.
- Consider using a water bath for even baking.
- Cool the cheesecake gradually to prevent cracks.
- Slice with a hot knife for clean edges.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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