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    Cherry Cheesecake

    Published: Nov 8, 2022 by Aimee Mars · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Easy cherry cheesecake slice.

    Cherry Cheesecake is creamy, rich, and bursting with sweet cherries. Featuring just a few other key ingredients, it’s so easy to make!

    Cherry cheesecake on a blue and white dessert plate with a fork.

    Cheesecake is one of my all-time favorite desserts. These no bake strawberry cheesecake bars are perfect for summer, and I’ve also been known to make cheesecake dip! I love bringing gingerbread cheesecake dip or pumpkin cheesecake dip to holiday parties. They are so simple to make and are always a hit.

    Why This Recipe Works

    While I love my cheesecake dips and bars, sometimes I’m in the mood for something a little more classic — that’s where this easy cherry cheesecake recipe comes in.

    It’s a pretty standard recipe. All you’ll need are the usual suspects: cream cheese, sour cream, graham crackers for the homemade crust, and a can of cherry pie filling. It doesn’t get much easier than that.

    The results are fantastic. My cherry cheesecake is sweet, smooth, and flavorful, thanks to the oh-so-sweet cherries. It comes together in a flash, so you’ll just have to have a little patience as it bakes!

    Ingredients Needed

    Cherry cheesecake recipe ingredients in various bowls.
    • Cream Cheese: The base of all good cheesecake is quality cream cheese! I typically go for full fat as it adds a rich texture to the overall results. 
    • Sour Cream: Sour cream adds a slight tart flavor that complements the sweetness of the fruit perfectly.
    • Cherries: To make this cherry cheesecake recipe even easier, I opt for cherry pie filling from a can. 
    • Graham Crackers: Sure, you could buy a pre-made graham cracker crust from the supermarket, but where’s the fun in that?

    How to Make Cherry Cheesecake

    Cherry cheesecake process steps 1 and 2.
    1. Recipe prep. Preheat your oven to 325°F and coat the sides of a springform pan with butter or shortening.
    2. Make the graham cracker crust. Add crushed graham crackers and sugar to a medium bowl and stir. Pour in the melted butter and mix until it begins to clump. Press the mixture into the bottom of the pan using your fingers. Bake the crust for 10 minutes and set aside.
    Cherry cheesecake process steps 3 and 4.
    1. Mix the cream cheese & sugar. Place the cream cheese and sugar in a large mixing bowl, or into the bowl of an electric mixer that’s fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat them together until they become smooth.
    2. Add the eggs. Add one egg at a time to the mixture, mixing after each. Scrape the sides of the bowl if needed.
    Cherry cheesecake recipe process step 5.
    1. Incorporate the sour cream. Add the sour cream and vanilla extract and mix thoroughly.
    2. Bake the cheesecake. Fill a baking dish with hot water and place it on the second rack of the oven. Pour the batter into the pan over the crust, then place it in the oven on the top rack. Allow baking for 60-75 minutes.
    Cherry cheesecake process step 8.
    1. Allow it to cool. Turn off your oven but leave the cheesecake inside. Let it cool for 1 hour with the door left slightly ajar. Remove the cheesecake and allow it to come to room temperature before placing it in the fridge to chill for at least 4 hours.
    2. Remove from the pan. After it has chilled, run a sharp knife along the edge of the pan to loosen it. Unbuckle the springform pan and carefully remove the cake.
    Cherry cheesecake recipe process step 9.
    1. Garnish & serve. Spoon the cherry pie filling over the top of your easy cherry cheesecake, slice, and serve!

    Storage and or Freezing Instructions

    • Make-ahead instructions: You can prepare and make this dessert up to 3 days in advance. Cover and store it in the fridge.
    • Freezing instructions: Follow the easy cherry cheesecake recipe instructions, but don’t add the cherry pie filling just yet. Wrap the cheesecake tightly in plastic wrap, then add a layer of tin foil. Place it in your freezer, where it will keep for up to 1 month. Allow it to thaw before you add the topping and serve.
    • Storage instructions: Store your cherry cheesecake in an airtight container or covered in plastic wrap in the fridge. It will last for 3-4 days.
    Easy cherry cheesecake with slice cut out.

    Recipe Notes and Tips

    • How to prop the oven door open. You can use a wooden spoon to keep the oven door slightly open as your creation cools.
    • Don’t overmix. Avoid overmixing your cherry cheesecake batter by keeping your electric mixer on low. 
    • Temperature matters. Bring all of the ingredients to room temperature before mixing them. You’ll end up with the perfect texture!

    FAQS

    What’s the difference between New York-style cheesecake and regular?

    Traditional cheesecakes call for a combination of cream cheese and sour cream. New York-style cheesecake features much more cream cheese and just a dash of sour cream.

    How do you make cheesecake harden?

    The key is in the cooling and chilling methods outlined above! Make sure to allow it to chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours — overnight is even better.

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    Slice of cherry cheesecake with a cherry on top.

    Cherry Cheesecake

    Cherry Cheesecake is creamy, rich, and bursting with sweet cherries. Featuring just a few other key ingredients, it’s so easy to make!
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: Italian
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
    Cooling Time: 1 hour
    Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
    Servings: 12 Servings
    Calories: 296kcal
    Author: Aimee Mars

    Equipment

    • Spring Form Pan
    • Handheld Mixer or Electric Mixer

    Ingredients

    Crust

    • 1¾ cup Graham Cracker Crumbs
    • ⅓ cup Sugar
    • 7 tablespoons Butter melted

    Filling

    • 4 8-ounce blocks Cream Cheese softened
    • ¾ cup Sugar
    • 2½ cups Sour Cream
    • 3 large Eggs
    • 2 teaspoons Vanilla
    • 1 21-ounce can Cherry Pie Filling

    Instructions

    • Preheat your oven to 325°F and coat the sides of a springform pan with butter or shortening.
    • Add crushed graham crackers and sugar to a medium bowl and stir. Pour in the melted butter and mix until it begins to clump.
    • Press the mixture into the bottom of the pan using your fingers. Bake the crust for 10 minutes and set aside.
    • Place the cream cheese and sugar in a large mixing bowl, or into the bowl of an electric mixer that’s fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat them together until they become smooth.
    • Add one egg at a time to the mixture, mixing after each. Scrape the sides of the bowl if needed.
    • Add the sour cream and vanilla extract and mix thoroughly.
    • Fill a baking dish with hot water and place it on the second rack of the oven.
    • Pour the batter into the pan over the crust, then place it in the oven on the top rack. Allow baking for 60-75 minutes.
    • Turn off your oven but leave the cheesecake inside. Let it cool for 1 hour with the door left slightly ajar. Remove the cheesecake and allow it to come to room temperature before placing it in the fridge to chill for at least 4 hours.
    • After it has chilled, run a sharp knife along the edge of the pan to loosen it. Unbuckle the springform pan and carefully remove the cake.
    • Spoon the cherry pie filling over the top of your easy cherry cheesecake, slice, and serve!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1slice | Calories: 296kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 167mg | Potassium: 103mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 575IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 1mg
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