Philadelphia Cherry Cheesecake Recipe

• servings: 12 servings
• active time: 20 minutes
• total time: 5 hours

Ingredients

1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs

¼ cup sugar

⅓ cup melted butter

4 packages (8 oz each) Philadelphia cream cheese, softened

1 cup sugar

4 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 cup sour cream

1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling

Directions

In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and mix well.

Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each. Stir in vanilla extract, lemon juice, and sour cream until well blended.

Pour the batter over the cooled crust and smooth the top.

Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is slightly jiggly.

Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour with the door slightly open.

Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set completely.

Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour with the door slightly open.

Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set completely.

Before serving, spread cherry pie filling evenly over the top. Slice and enjoy.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 slice
• Calories: 420
• Total Fat: 27g
• Total Carbohydrate: 38g
• Dietary Fiber: 1g
• Total Sugars: 32g
• Protein: 7g