Cherry Cheesecake

Ingredients (Crust):

• 1 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs

• 1/4 cup granulated sugar

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

Ingredients (Filling):

• 3 packages cream cheese, softened

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 3 large eggs

• 1/2 sour cream

• 1 can cherry pie filling

Instructions: 

1. Preheat over to 325 degrees F.

2. Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Once mixed, press mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then let cool.

3. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Then, add sugar and vanilla; beat until creamy. Add eggs in one at a time, mixing just until blended. Mix in sour cream until smooth and creamy.

4. Pour filling over the cooled crust and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set and slightly jiggly.

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

6. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

7. Once chilled, spoon cherry filling over the cheesecake and refrigerate for another 30 minutes before serving.