Description
Indulgent cherry cheesecake promises a delightful culinary journey through creamy layers and sweet fruit. Smooth cream cheese meets tangy cherries, creating a heavenly dessert that will transport you to dessert paradise with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 16 ounces (454 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 can (21 ounces / 595 grams) cherry pie filling
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Crust Ingredients:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Sweeteners and Flavoring:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Transform graham crackers into a rustic base by blending with melted butter and sugar until the mixture achieves a sandy consistency.
- Press the crumb mixture meticulously into a 9×9-inch baking dish, creating a compact foundation. Chill in the refrigerator to set the crust firmly.
- Whisk cream cheese until velvety smooth, incorporating powdered sugar and vanilla extract to develop a luxurious, creamy texture.
- In a separate vessel, whip heavy cream to stiff, billowy peaks that hold their shape elegantly.
- Gently integrate the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, folding with a delicate touch to maintain airiness and prevent deflation.
- Carefully spread the silky cheesecake mixture across the chilled crust, ensuring an even, smooth surface.
- Crown the cheesecake with a vibrant layer of cherry pie filling, distributing the glossy crimson topping uniformly.
- Seal the dessert and allow it to rest in the refrigerator for a minimum of 4 hours, permitting flavors to meld and texture to set perfectly.
- Before serving, let the cheesecake rest at room temperature for 10 minutes to enhance its creamy consistency and flavor profile.
Notes
- Swap graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives like almond or coconut flour cookies for a celiac-friendly version.
- Reduce sugar content by using stevia or monk fruit sweetener in both crust and filling for a lower-calorie dessert.
- For a fresh twist, replace canned cherry pie filling with homemade cherry compote using fresh seasonal cherries and less added sugar.
- Enhance texture by adding crushed toasted alm
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg