Ingredients for The Best Cherry Cheesecake
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- Butter
- White Sugar
- 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- Vanilla
- Dream Whip
- Milk
- Cherry Pie Filling
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How to Make The Best Cherry Cheesecake
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the crust: In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Bake crust for 10 minutes. Remove and let cool completely.
- Make the filling: In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs one at a time, then sour cream and vanilla extract. Stir in cherry filling.
- Pour filling into the cooled crust.
- Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until the center is just set. Do not overbake!
- Let cool completely on a wire rack before refrigerating for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
- Top with fresh cherries and whipped cream before serving (optional).
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
18 g
Sugar
90g
Fat
94g
Carbs
25g
