Makeover Cherry-Topped Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Makeover Cherry-Topped Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs; 1/3 cup crushed gingersnap cookies (about 8 cookies); 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 2 packages (8 ounces each) reduced-fat cream cheese; 1 cup half-and-half cream; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 3 tablespoons orange juice; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1 can (20 ounces) reduced-sugar cherry pie filling; 1 cup reduced-fat sour cream; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/3 cup crushed gingersnap cookies (about 8 cookies)
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 packages (8 ounces each) reduced-fat cream cheese
1 cup half-and-half cream
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons orange juice
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 can (20 ounces) reduced-sugar cherry pie filling
1 cup reduced-fat sour cream
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
In a small bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, crushed cookies, sugar and butter. Press onto the bottom of a 9-in. springform pan coated with cooking spray. Place pan on a
2
. Bake at 350u00b0 for 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
3
In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, cream, sugar, flour and salt until smooth. Beat in juices until blended. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour over crust. Return pan to
4
.
5
Bake for 35-45 minutes or until center is almost set. Meanwhile, combine topping ingredients. Gently spread over cheesecake; bake 10 minutes longer.
6
Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer.
7
Refrigerate overnight.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs, 1/3 cup crushed gingersnap cookies (about 8 cookies), 2 tablespoons sugar, 2 tablespoons butter, melted, and more.

Yes, Makeover Cherry-Topped 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.

Makeover Cherry-Topped Cheesecake

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