Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Irresistible Cherry Cheesecake Slices, where creamy cheesecake meets tart cherries atop a buttery graham cracker crust. Perfect for any occasion, these luscious slices bring joy and sweetness to gatherings, making them a must-try dessert. Each bite offers a balance of flavors and textures that will leave your taste buds craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¼ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup granulated sugar (divided)
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted and halved (or cherry pie filling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with ¼ cup sugar and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a greased baking dish.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sour cream, remaining sugar, and vanilla; mix until creamy.
- Gently fold in cherries or cherry pie filling into the cream cheese mixture.
- Pour filling over the crust and bake for 30-35 minutes or until edges are set but center is slightly jiggly.
- Cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least two hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg