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A Delightful Juicy Cheesecake with Cherries and Crumbles

This luscious juicy cheesecake with cherries and crumbles offers a sumptuous blend of creamy texture and fruity sweetness, ideal for celebrations and special g…

Ingredients

  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 3 8 oz packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen cherries pitted and halved
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
  • Prepare the crust by mixing graham cracker crumbs and melted butter.
  • Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan.
  • Bake the crust for 8–10 minutes until it’s golden.
  • In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating after each addition.
  • Blend in the vanilla extract and sour cream until combined.
  • Pour the filling over the pre-baked crust and smooth the top.
  • Bake for 45–50 minutes or until the edges are set.
  • While the cheesecake bakes, prepare the cherry topping.
  • In a saucepan, cook the cherries with brown sugar until they release juices.
  • Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool.
  • Top the cooled cheesecake with the cherry mixture and refrigerate.
  • Prepare the crumble topping and sprinkle over the cherries just before serving.