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THE BEST CHERRY CHEESECAKE

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This is a silky smooth cheesecake topped sky-high with gorgeous plump red cherries.

Provided by Lily Ernst

Categories dessert

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1&1/4 cup (145g) honey graham cracker crumbs
3 tbsp (45g) melted butter
2-250g pkg cream cheese, room temperature
3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
3 large eggs
3 cups (750ml) sour cream (full-fat or light, not fat-free)
2 tsp (10ml) vanilla extract
5 cups (1&1/2 lbs) frozen pitted cherries
1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
1/4 (60ml) cup water
1 tbsp (15ml) cornstarch
1 tsp (5mL) almond extract

Steps:

Preheat oven to 325F and grease the sides of a 9″ springform pan.
Mix the cracker crumbs and melted butter together in a small bowl. Press into the bottom of the springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes and set aside to cool.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar together until combined.
Add in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well in between on low speed.
Blend in the sour cream and vanilla until smooth. Gently pour the batter over the crust.
Bake for 60-75 minutes or until the edges are set and 2-3″ of the center is still wobbly.
Turn off oven and run a thin knife along the edge to loosen the cake from the sides. Let cool in the oven for an hour with the door ajar. Then cool to room temperature before refrigerating for a minimum of 4 hours or preferably overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353 calories, Sugar 32 g, Sodium 427.9 mg, Fat 13.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 45.4 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 13.4 g, Cholesterol 79.3 mg

CHERRY CHEESECAKE

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When I worked full-time and needed a quick dessert to take to a potluck or a friend's home, this pie was always the answer. You can substitute a graham cracker crust or use another type of fruit pie filling for a change of pace. Even the chilling time is flexible if you're in a big hurry. -Mary Smith Bradenton, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

11 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 shortbread crust (9 inches) or graham cracker crust (9 inches)
1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling

Steps:

In a bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping; spoon into crust. Top with pie filling. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 464 calories, Fat 24g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 250mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (46g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.