Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs 🍞

1/4 cup granulated sugar 🍮

1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted 🥖

2 pounds cream cheese, softened 🧀

3 large eggs 🥚

1/2 cup granulated sugar 🍮

1 cup sour cream 🥛

1 teaspoon vanilla extract 💧

1 cup cherry pie filling 🍒

1 cup whipped cream ❄️


Preparation Steps:

1️⃣ Prepare the crust: Mix crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into a 9x13-inch dish. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. 📦

2️⃣ Prepare the cheesecake: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then sugar, sour cream, and vanilla extract. Mix well. 🎂

3️⃣ Pour the cheesecake mixture: Over the crust. Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight. 🕰️

4️⃣ Top with cherry pie filling: Spread over the cheesecake. 🍒

5️⃣ Top with whipped cream: Spread over the cherry pie filling. ❄️


Prep Time: 20 minutes


Notes:

To prevent cracking, ensure the cheesecake cools slowly in the refrigerator.

Use high-quality cherry pie filling for the best flavor.

You can also use fresh cherries, sliced and layered, for a different look.