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cherry cheesecake with a graham cracker crust

(3 ratings)
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Recipe by
Shannon Kramer
@wannanoU2
Anchorage, AK

The first bite will melt in your mouth. I told myself to only eat a half of a slice, then one more bite, one more BIG bite, then it was gone. Do not expect 'will power' to come into play when eating this cheesecake.

(3 ratings)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 4 Hr
method Bake

Ingredients For cherry cheesecake with a graham cracker crust

  • 2 c
    crushed graham crackers
  • 3/4 c
    sugar, seperated
  • 1/2 c
    butter, melted
  • 8 oz
    cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 dash
    vanilla extract
  • 1 dash
    almond extract
  • 1 c
    heavy whipping cream
  • 1 can
    cherry pie filling
  • 1-2 c
    whipped cream

How To Make cherry cheesecake with a graham cracker crust

  • 1
    In a small bowl, combine the crushed graham crackers and 1/4 cup sugar; add the butter and blend well. Press onto the bottom and sides of a 9 inch pie plate. Refrigerate for 30 minutes before filling, or bake at 350 degrees F for 8 minutes, cooling on a cooling rack before filling.
  • 2
    In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 dash of vanilla extract, and 1 dash of almond extract. Mix well. Fold in the heavy whipping cream. Spread over the graham cracker crust. Smooth the top with the spatula, and refrigerate until firm, 2-3 hours. Spread the cherry pie filling over the top and refrigerate until ready to serve. Top with drops of whipped cream.
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