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Cherry Cheesecake
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Cherry Cheesecake

Cherry Cheesecake (No Pie Filling!) is the perfect dessert with a graham cracker crust, creamy almond cheesecake, and homemade cherry topping.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 5 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 35 mins
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 463 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Graham Cracker Crust:
  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs , 12 full crackers
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 6 tablespoons butter melted, unsalted
Almond Cheesecake:
  • 32 ounces cream cheese , softened
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 3/4 cup milk whole
  • 4 large egg
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 teaspoons almond extract
  • 1/4 cup flour
Cherry Topping:
  • 1 pound cherries pitted, frozen
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract

Instructions

Graham Cracker Crust:
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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and wrap a 9 inch springform pan in a large piece of foil to protect from the water bath and a large pan of water you can set the springform pan in to bake.
  2. Mix the graham cracker crumbs, 1/3 cup sugar and 6 tablespoons melted butter and press into the bottom of the springform pan and 1 inch up the sides.
Almond Cheesecake:
  1. In a stand mixer beat the cream cheese and sugar then add in the milk until combined.
  2. Add in the eggs one at a time until fully combined then add in the sour cream, vanilla and flour until combined before pouring into the springform pan.
  3. Pour filling into pan over the crust and spread evenly.
  4. Place the pan in the water bath and bake for 1 hour.
  5. Turn off the oven, open the door a couple inches to let the heat out gently and let cool for 1 hour.
  6. Remove from oven, discard the foil and refrigerate overnight before serving.
Cherry Topping:
  1. Place a medium pot on the stove on medium heat.
  2. Add the cherries, sugar, water and cornstarch to the pot and stir.
  3. Cook for 5-7 minutes or until thickened, stirring frequently.
  4. Stir in the almond extract.
  5. Let cool.
  6. Pour over the cheesecake when you're ready to serve.

Nutrition Information

Calories 463kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 53g (18%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 6g (30%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 124mg (41%) Sodium 375mg (16%) Potassium 279mg (6%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 43g (86%) Vitamin A 816IU (16%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 169mg (17%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12 Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 463

% Daily Value*

Calories 463kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 53g 18%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 124mg 41%
Sodium 375mg 16%
Potassium 279mg 6%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 43g 86%
Vitamin A 816IU 16%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 169mg 17%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.