Classic Cheesecake with Homemade Cherry Topping

1. 1

   Heat oven to 325F.

2. 2

   Mix graham crumbs, 3 Tbsp.

3. 3

   sugar and butter; press onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan.

4. 4

   Beat cream cheese, 1 cup of the remaining sugar and vanilla with mixer until blended.

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   Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each just until blended.

6. 6

   Pour over crust.

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   Bake 55 min.

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   or until centre is almost set.

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   Run knife around rim of pan to loosen cake; cool before removing rim.

10. 10

    Refrigerate cheesecake 4 hours.

11. 11

    Meanwhile, mix corn starch and water in medium saucepan.

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    Stir in remaining sugar.

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    Add cherries; stir.

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    Bring to boil on medium-high heat, stirring constantly; cook and stir on medium heat 2 min.

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    or until sugar is dissolved and sauce is thickened.

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    Cool completely.

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    Refrigerate until ready to use.

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    Spoon cherry topping over cheesecake before serving.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.