Ingredients
Method
Prepare the crust
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from oven and let cool.
Make the filling
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Add sugar and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in sour cream until smooth.
Bake the cheesecake
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust in the springform pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set.
- Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door ajar for 1 hour.
Add the topping
- Once cooled, refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, top with cherry pie filling.
Nutrition
Notes
For best results, let the cheesecake chill overnight before serving.