Description
Indulge in this velvety Classic Cherry Cheesecake, featuring a graham cracker crust, creamy cheesecake filling, and a luscious cherry topping.
Ingredients
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 32 ounces full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1¼ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 4 cups pitted fresh or frozen cherries
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, melted butter, and salt, then press firmly into the bottom of the pan and bake for 10 minutes. Let cool slightly.
- Beat the softened cream cheese and sugar on medium-low speed until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in sour cream, vanilla, flour, salt, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Pour the filling over the crust and bake at 325°F for 65–75 minutes until the edges are set and the center jiggles slightly. Turn off the oven, crack the door, and leave the cheesecake inside for 1 hour. Cool completely and refrigerate for at least 6 hours.
- For the cherry topping, cook cherries, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat for 5–7 minutes. Whisk cornstarch and water, then stir into the cherries and cook for another 2–3 minutes until thick. Stir in vanilla and cool completely.
- Once chilled, remove the cheesecake from the pan, spoon the cherry topping over the center, and serve chilled.
Notes
- For best results, refrigerate the cheesecake overnight.
- Use fresh cherries when in season for the best flavor.
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before mixing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg