Description
Cherry Cheesecake is a delightful dessert that combines a rich, creamy filling with the sweet-tart flavor of fresh cherries atop a crunchy graham cracker crust. This easy-to-make treat will impress your guests at any gathering or satisfy your sweet cravings on a quiet evening at home. Indulge in every luscious bite of this visually stunning cheesecake, perfect for all occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup full-fat sour cream
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted and halved
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and prepare an 8-inch springform pan.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter; press into the bottom of the pan.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth, then mix in sugar.
- Add sour cream and vanilla; incorporate eggs one at a time.
- Pour mixture over crust and bake for 50-60 minutes until edges are set but center is slightly jiggly.
- Cool in the oven with the door ajar for an hour, then chill in the fridge before topping with cherries.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Substitute cream cheese with mascarpone for a unique twist. Use seasonal fresh cherries for the best flavor. Allow cheesecake to chill overnight for enhanced taste.