Description
A visually stunning cherry cheesecake featuring a creamy filling and a buttery graham cracker crust, perfect for special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup cherry pie filling
- Fresh cherries for garnish
- Whipped cream for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to create the crust.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Blend in sour cream and heavy cream until smooth.
- Pour half of the cheesecake batter over the prepared crust.
- Spoon half of the cherry pie filling over the batter.
- Add the remaining cheesecake batter, then spoon the remaining cherry pie filling on top. Swirl with a knife for a marbled effect.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, until the center is almost set. Let cool completely on a wire rack, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, garnish with fresh cherries and whipped cream for an extra touch of elegance!
Notes
Make sure the cream cheese is softened at room temperature for easier mixing. Allow cheesecake to cool completely before refrigerating.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: cheesecake, cherry cheesecake, dessert, special occasion, easy recipe