Classic Cherry Cheesecake is a Must-Try Delight!
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Classic Cherry Cheesecake is a rich and creamy dessert topped with sweet cherry pie filling, perfect for any occasion.
- Author: Lorenzo Bonucci
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 5 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
- Preheat the oven to 325°F.
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 1/4 cup sugar. Mix until well combined.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and let cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add 1 cup sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until just incorporated. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the sour cream until smooth.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the cooled crust in the springform pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven, crack the door open, and let the cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour.
- Remove the cheesecake from the oven and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- Before serving, top with cherry pie filling.
Notes
- For a chocolate twist, add 1/4 cup of cocoa powder to the cream cheese mixture.
- For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream and use a low-fat cream cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Fat: 24g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Protein: 6g