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Title: Creamy Cherry Cheesecake
Categories: Cakes, Fruits, Cheese, Dairy
Yield: 12 Servings
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1 1/2 c Graham cracker crumbs
1/4 c Sugar
6 tb Butter; melted
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16 oz Cream cheese; softened
2 lg Eggs; room temperature,
- lightly beaten
1/2 c Sugar
1 ts Vanilla extract
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1 c Sour cream
1/4 c Sugar
1 ts Vanilla extract
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1/2 c Sugar
2 tb Corn starch
14 1/2 oz Pitted tart cherries
1 ts Lemon juice
Few drops red food coloring
In a small bowl, combine crust ingredients. Press onto the bottom
and 1/3rd of the way up the side of a 9" springform pan; set aside.
For filling, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add
the eggs, sugar and vanilla; beat just until smooth. Pour into
prepared crust. Bake @ 375°F/190°C for 20 minutes. Remove from
oven; cool 15 minutes. Increase temperature to 450°F/232°C.
Meanwhile, combine sour cream topping ingredients. Spread over
filling. Bake for 10 minutes. Cool at room temperature; cover and
chill 12 hours.
For cherry topping, drain cherries, reserving juice. Set cherries
aside. In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, corn starch, and
cherry juice until smooth. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 1 to
2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in lemon
juice, food coloring, and reserved cherries. Cool for 5 minutes.
Spread over cheesecake; chill several hours. Just before serving,
remove side of pan.
Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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