Cherry Cheesecake Recipe

Cherry Cheesecake Recipe

Ingredients

Crust:

• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

Filling:

• 4 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1 1/4 cups sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

Topping:

• 1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
2. Prepare Crust:
   • In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter.
   • Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
   • Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and let cool.
3. Prepare Filling:
   • In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
   • Add the sugar and vanilla extract, and beat until combined.
   • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
   • Add the sour cream and flour, and mix until smooth.
4. Bake Cheesecake:
   • Pour the filling over the crust in the springform pan.
   • Bake for 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
   • Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake in the oven with the door slightly open for 1 hour.
5. Cool and Chill:
   • Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool completely at room temperature.
   • Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
6. Add Topping:
   • Just before serving, top the cheesecake with the cherry pie filling.
7. Serve:
   • Carefully remove the sides of the springform pan.
   • Slice and serve the cherry cheesecake chilled.

Enjoy your homemade cherry cheesecake!