Cherry Cheesecake Recipe

This cherry cheesecake will make your taste buds dance and your fridge look fancy. It’s sweet, smooth, and topped with cherries that don’t ask for permission. Think of it as the dessert version of a power nap: quick, refreshing, and surprisingly effective.

What Is A Cherry Cheesecake

This is a simple cheesecake with a crunchy base, a creamy middle, and juicy cherries on top. You don’t need to be a pastry chef or even own a fancy mixer. If you can stir and chill, you can make this.

Prep Time

Preparation: 25 minutes
Chill Time: 4 hours (no peeking)
Total Time: About 4.5 hours

Ingredients

Crust

• 1 and ½ cups crushed graham crackers
• ⅓ cup melted butter
• 2 tablespoons sugar

Filling

• 16 oz cream cheese (softened)
• ½ cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup heavy cream (whipped until fluffy)

Topping

• 1 can cherry pie filling (about 21 oz)

How To Make Cherry Cheesecake

1. Make the crust
   Mix crushed graham crackers, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl. Stir until it feels like wet sand. Press it into a springform pan. Use the back of a spoon or your hand. Chill it in the fridge while you handle the filling.
2. Make the filling
   In a big bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and vanilla. Beat again. Fold in the whipped cream gently. You want it light and airy, not flat and sad.
3. Fill the crust
   Spoon the cream mixture into the crust. Smooth the top with a spatula. If it’s not perfect, pretend it’s modern art. Chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours. Longer is better.
4. Add the topping
   After chilling, spoon the cherry pie filling on top. Spread it out. Don’t worry if cherries fall over the edge. That’s bonus flavor.
5. Serve and enjoy
   Cut a slice. Eat it. Smile. Repeat as needed.

Nutrition Info

Per slice (based on 10 slices)
Calories: 320
Fat: 22g
Carbs: 28g
Protein: 4g

Final Note

This cheesecake doesn’t need baking or drama. It just needs a fridge and your attention span for 25 minutes. You can even make it while listening to a podcast about penguins. Enjoy responsibly or not at all.

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Cherry Cheesecake

Prep Time: 25 minutes

Additional Time: 4 hours

Total Time: 4 hours 25 minutes

Juicy, glossy cherries cascade over the top, their sweet-tart pop perfectly contrasting the rich, luscious layers.

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Ingredients

Crust

• 1 and ½ cups crushed graham crackers
• ⅓ cup melted butter
• 2 tablespoons sugar

Filling

• 16 oz cream cheese (softened)
• ½ cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup heavy cream (whipped until fluffy)

Topping

• 1 can cherry pie filling (about 21 oz)

Instructions

Crust:
Mix crushed graham crackers, melted butter, and sugar until sandy. Press into a springform pan, then chill.

Filling:
Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and vanilla, then fold in whipped cream gently—keep it fluffy!

Assemble:
Spoon filling into the crust, smooth the top, and chill for 4+ hours.

Top It Off:
Add cherry pie filling right before serving. Messy edges = extra delicious.

Enjoy!
Slice, savor, and repeat. 😊

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 10 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 320kcalTotal Fat: 22gCarbohydrates: 28gFiber: 1gSugar: 19gProtein: 4g