New York Cherry Cheesecake Recipe

Name: New York Cherry Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 21 oz graham crackers; 1 cup butter, melted; 1 1/2 lb cream cheese, softened; 1 1/4 cups sour cream; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 tsp vanilla extract; 1 None lemon, zested; 5 None eggs; None None Cherry Topping; 2.5 oz cherries, pitted, halved; 2 tbsp granulated sugar; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tbsp cornstarch; 1 tbsp kirsch

Servings: persons

21 oz graham crackers
1 cup butter, melted
1 1/2 lb cream cheese, softened
1 1/4 cups sour cream
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 None lemon, zested
5 None eggs
None None Cherry Topping
2.5 oz cherries, pitted, halved
2 tbsp granulated sugar
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp kirsch

1
Preheat oven to 325u00b0F. Lightly grease an 8 inch springform pan.
2
Process graham crackers until they resemble breadcrumbs. Add butter and pulse to combine. Press into base and sides of pan. Chill for 30 mins.
3
In a food processor, combine cream cheese, sour cream, sugar, vanilla and lemon zest. Process until smooth. With motor running, add eggs, 1 at a time, until combined. Pour into prepared pan. Bake for 50-60 mins, until set but slightly wobbly in the center. Turn off oven. Let cheesecake cool in oven with door ajar.
4
Wrap and freeze cheesecake in pan. Defrost cheesecake in fridge overnight. Remove from pan.
5
To make the cherry topping, in a medium saucepan, combine cherries, sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, kirsch and 1/2 cup water. Stir over low heat to dissolve sugar. Bring to simmer and cook for 2 mins, stirring, until thick. Let cool then pour over thawed cheesecake. Chill until topping sets.

1658

kcal

Calories

145

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 21 oz graham crackers, 1 cup butter, melted, 1 1/2 lb cream cheese, softened, 1 1/4 cups sour cream, and more.

Yes, New York 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.

New York Cherry Cheesecake

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