Creamy Cherry Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Creamy Cherry Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs; 1/4 cup sugar; 6 tablespoons butter, melted; 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup sour cream; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) pitted tart cherries; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; Few drops red food coloring

Servings: persons

1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup sugar
6 tablespoons butter, melted
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) pitted tart cherries
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Few drops red food coloring

1
In a small bowl, combine crust ingredients. Press onto the bottom and a third of the way up the sides of a 9-in. springform pan; set aside.
2
For filling, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add the eggs, sugar and vanilla; beat just until smooth. Pour into prepared crust. Bake at 375u00b0 for 20 minutes. Remove from oven; cool 15 minutes. Increase temperature to 450u00b0.
3
Meanwhile, combine sour cream topping ingredients. Spread over filling. Bake for 10 minutes. Cool at room temperature; cover and chill 12 hours.
4
For cherry topping, drain cherries, reserving juice. Set cherries aside. In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and cherry juice until smooth. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in lemon juice, food coloring and reserved cherries. Cool for 5 minutes. Spread over cheesecake; chill several hours. Just before serving, remove sides of pan.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, 6 tablespoons butter, melted, 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened, and more.

Yes, Creamy Cherry Cheesecake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Creamy Cherry Cheesecake

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