Classic Cherry Cheesecake Slice: Indulge in Decadence!
Indulge in a silky, fruity, and rich classic cherry cheesecake slice, a true dessert icon!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 5.5 hours
- Yield: 10–12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 cups fresh or frozen cherries, pitted
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 tsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into a 9-inch pan and bake for 10 minutes. Allow to cool.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth, then add sugar, eggs one at a time, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and sour cream. Pour over the cooled crust.
- Place the cheesecake in a water bath and bake for 55–65 minutes until just set. Cool in the oven with the door cracked for 1 hour.
- Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
- For the cherry topping, simmer the cherries, sugar, and lemon juice with water. Add the cornstarch slurry and cook until glossy. Allow to cool.
- Top the chilled cheesecake with the cherry topping.
Notes
- For a vegan version, use plant-based cream cheese and an egg substitute.
- For a gluten-free option, swap the graham cracker crust with an almond flour crust.
- Add a dark chocolate drizzle for extra depth of flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg