Description
Indulge in the ultimate creamy and decadent treat with our easy cherry cheesecake recipe. Whether you prefer a classic baked cheesecake or a quick no-bake version, this recipe delivers the perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors. It will leave you craving more. Crafted with the finest ingredients and tested to perfection, our cherry cheesecake is sure to become a new family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- For the filling:
- 3 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling (or fresh cherries)
- Optional Topping:
- Fresh cherries or cherry compote
Instructions
- For the crust: In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Mix until well combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Chill the crust in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to set.
- For the filling: In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add sugar, sour cream, and vanilla, and mix until fully combined.
- Fold in the cherry pie filling, reserving a few cherries for topping.
- Pour the cheesecake filling into the chilled graham cracker crust. Smooth the top with a spatula.
- Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours, or until fully set.
- After chilling, remove the cheesecake from the springform pan. Top with reserved cherries or drizzle with extra cherry pie filling.
- Slice and serve chilled. Enjoy!
Notes
- If using fresh cherries, make a compote by simmering the cherries with sugar and lemon juice until thickened.
- The no-bake version offers a lighter, airier texture, while the baked version is denser and more traditional.
- For a glossy topping, drizzle with homemade cherry glaze made from cherry preserves, water, and cornstarch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (for no-bake version), 45 minutes (for baked version)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake or Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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