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Cherry Cheesecake

A delicious dessert featuring a crunchy graham cracker crust, smooth cream cheese filling, and topped with luscious cherry pie filling.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ½ cup melted butter
Filling
  • 2 cups cream cheese Softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Topping
  • 1 can cherry pie filling

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
  2. In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
  4. In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until smooth.
  5. Pour the cheesecake filling over the crust in the springform pan.
Chilling
  1. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or until firm.
Serving
  1. Once set, top with cherry pie filling before serving.
  2. Serve chilled, sliced into wedges.

Notes

Store leftover cheesecake in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days or freeze it tightly wrapped for longer storage. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or fresh cherries.