Description
A stunning dessert that combines creamy cheesecake with sweet-tart cherries, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon 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 the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Blend in the sour cream and heavy cream until the mixture is smooth.
- Pour half of the cheesecake batter over the crust in the springform pan.
- Spoon half of the cherry pie filling over the cheesecake batter.
- Add the remaining cheesecake batter over the cherry pie filling, and then spoon the remaining cherry pie filling on top.
- Use a knife to create a swirl effect by gently dragging it through the layers.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is almost set.
- Allow the cheesecake to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before refrigerating for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, garnish with fresh cherries and a dollop of whipped cream.
Notes
Make sure to soften cream cheese at room temperature for easy mixing. Consider using a water bath for even baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: cheesecake, cherry dessert, elegant dessert, holiday dessert