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Amazing Cherry Cheesecake Recipe

Amazing Cherry Cheesecake Recipe
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cheesecake, cherry
Servings: 8 people

Ingredients

  • 1 prepared graham cracker crust (I use Keebler)
  • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp teaspoon vanilla

Topping

  • 1 can cherry pie filling

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Cream cheese needs to be room temp or place the cream cheese in a bowl in the microwave. Microwave it on the defrost setting for a couple of minutes to slightly soften the cream cheese
  • Add sugar to cream cheese and beat it with an electric mixer until smooth.
  • Add eggs and vanilla and blend until smooth.
  • Pour into ready made crust.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Note: The cheesecake is done when the sides are puffed- The center will not be as puffed- It will be possible to jiggle the center slightly but it will not be runny.Let cool.
  • Top with cherry pie filling or real cherries and chill.