Cherry Cheesecake
Ingredients
- CRUST:
- 1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- CHEESECAKE LAYER:
- 1 16 oz pkg cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 lrg eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- TOPPING:
- 1-1/2 cups cherry pie filling or homemade cherry compote
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°. Line a 9" cake pan with parchment paper. Can also use a springform pan.
- Mix together crust ingredients and press firmly into bottom of pan.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs (one at a time) and vanilla extract.
- Pour cheesecake layer over crust.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until center is just set. Don't overbake.
- Cool completely, then spread cherry topping over cheesecake.
- Chill at least 2 hours before slicing.
- Serving Tip: Top cherry layer with whipped cream.
- Make-Ahead Tip: Perfect for prepping the day before serving.
