Best 8 Creamy Cherry Cheesecake Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our creamy cherry cheesecake, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This classic dessert combines a velvety smooth cheesecake filling, nestled atop a graham cracker crust, and a vibrant cherry topping. Embark on a step-by-step guide to crafting this exquisite treat, with variations including a no-bake version for a quick and easy indulgence, a gluten-free option for those with dietary restrictions, and a chocolate cherry cheesecake for a rich and decadent twist. Discover the secrets behind a perfectly balanced cheesecake, from selecting the right ingredients to mastering the art of baking and chilling.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

THE BEST UNBAKED CHERRY CHEESECAKE EVER



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Light and fluffy unbaked cheesecake. Very fast and easy to make. Husband refuses to eat baked cheesecake after eating this!

Provided by LuCynda

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cheesecake Recipes     No-Bake Cheesecake Recipes

Time 2h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ¼ cups graham cracker crumbs
¼ cup margarine, softened
¼ cup sugar
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup heavy cream, whipped
1 (12.5 ounce) can cherry pie filling (or other filling of your choice)

Steps:

  • Mix together graham cracker crumbs, margarine, and sugar in a bowl until well incorporated and crumbly. Press into a pie plate, going up the sides as much as possible.
  • Beat together the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla in a bowl until smooth and spreadable. Whisk whipped cream into cream cheese mixture until smooth. Pour cream cheese into prepared crust. Smooth the top with a spatula, and refrigerate until firm, about 2 to 3 hours. Spread the cherry pie filling over the top, and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.8 calories, Carbohydrate 30.7 g, Cholesterol 47.7 mg, Fat 18.5 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 165 mg, Sugar 17.3 g

THE BEST CHERRY CHEESECAKE



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This is a silky smooth cheesecake topped sky-high with gorgeous plump red cherries.

Provided by Lily Ernst

Categories     dessert

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1&1/4 cup (145g) honey graham cracker crumbs
3 tbsp (45g) melted butter
2-250g pkg cream cheese, room temperature
3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
3 large eggs
3 cups (750ml) sour cream (full-fat or light, not fat-free)
2 tsp (10ml) vanilla extract
5 cups (1&1/2 lbs) frozen pitted cherries
1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
1/4 (60ml) cup water
1 tbsp (15ml) cornstarch
1 tsp (5mL) almond extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325F and grease the sides of a 9″ springform pan.
  • Mix the cracker crumbs and melted butter together in a small bowl. Press into the bottom of the springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes and set aside to cool.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar together until combined.
  • Add in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well in between on low speed.
  • Blend in the sour cream and vanilla until smooth. Gently pour the batter over the crust.
  • Bake for 60-75 minutes or until the edges are set and 2-3″ of the center is still wobbly.
  • Turn off oven and run a thin knife along the edge to loosen the cake from the sides. Let cool in the oven for an hour with the door ajar. Then cool to room temperature before refrigerating for a minimum of 4 hours or preferably overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353 calories, Sugar 32 g, Sodium 427.9 mg, Fat 13.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 45.4 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 13.4 g, Cholesterol 79.3 mg

CLASSIC BAKED CHERRY CHEESECAKE



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This classic baked cherry cheesecake is so easy to make with only a handful of ingredients. Enjoy homemade cheesecake in your own home.

Provided by Kim Strawn

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 8

32 oz Philadelphia Cream Cheese (softened)
1/2 cup sugar
4 eggs
1 cup sour cream
2 tsp vanilla
9.4 oz canned cherry pie filling
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
4 T butter (melted)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325° F

Nutrition Facts : Calories 563 kcal, Carbohydrate 35 g, Protein 9 g, Fat 44 g, SaturatedFat 24 g, Cholesterol 189 mg, Sodium 490 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 18 g, TransFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CREAMY CHEESECAKE



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This cheesecake is creamier than most cheesecakes, and very easy to make. Use grated lemon zest or 1 teaspoon lemon extract for flavoring.

Provided by Karin Christian

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cheesecake Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust
16 ounces cream cheese
2 eggs
¾ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
½ teaspoon grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Beat softened cream cheese slightly. Add eggs, sugar, vanilla, and lemon zest. Beat until light and fluffy. Pour mixture into crust.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) until firm, about 25 minutes. Let cheesecake cool then top with cherry or blueberry pie filling, if desired. Refrigerate for at least 8 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280.8 calories, Carbohydrate 25.1 g, Cholesterol 72.6 mg, Fat 18.4 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 223.5 mg, Sugar 19.4 g

CHERRY CHEESECAKE



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When I worked full-time and needed a quick dessert to take to a potluck or a friend's home, this pie was always the answer. You can substitute a graham cracker crust or use another type of fruit pie filling for a change of pace. Even the chilling time is flexible if you're in a big hurry. -Mary Smith Bradenton, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

11 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 shortbread crust (9 inches) or graham cracker crust (9 inches)
1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling

Steps:

  • In a bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping; spoon into crust. Top with pie filling. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 464 calories, Fat 24g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 250mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (46g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

OUR BEST CHEESECAKE



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Not only is this our best cheesecake-a rich, creamy, cherry-topped showstopper--it's also one of the easiest to make!

Provided by Philadelphia

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese

Time 6h25m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ¾ cups HONEY MAID Graham Cracker Crumbs
⅓ cup butter, melted
1 ¼ cups sugar, divided
3 (8 ounce) packages PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
2 teaspoons vanilla
3 eggs
1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Mix graham crumbs, butter and 1/4 cup sugar; press onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan.
  • Beat cream cheese and remaining sugar in large bowl with mixer until blended. Add sour cream and vanilla; mix well. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating on low speed after each addition just until blended. Pour over crust.
  • Bake 1 hour to 1 hour 10 min. or until center is almost set. Run knife around rim of pan to loosen cake; cool before removing rim. Refrigerate cheesecake 4 hours.
  • Top with pie filling before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341.4 calories, Carbohydrate 36.2 g, Cholesterol 97.9 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 11.1 g, Sodium 277.1 mg, Sugar 18 g

CHERRY CHEESECAKE



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This recipe has two names; Cherry Cheese Cake and/or Cherry Cream Cheese Pie. It is delicious!

Provided by L. J. Bryan

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Holiday Cake Recipes

Time 5h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
⅓ cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling

Steps:

  • Place softened cream cheese in a mixing bowl; add condensed milk, lemon juice, and vanilla. Beat until well blended. Pour mixture into the pie crust. Chill for 5 hours. DO NOT FREEZE!!!
  • Pour cherry pie filling on top of pie. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316.2 calories, Carbohydrate 44.2 g, Cholesterol 31.6 mg, Fat 13.7 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 205.7 mg, Sugar 24.7 g

EASY CHERRY CHEESECAKE



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This is a simple cheesecake recipe that I sometimes bring to family occasions. I am posting this recipe for my cousin Amy since she requested the recipe.

Provided by beckas

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 prepared graham cracker crust (I use Keebler)
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 can cherry pie filling (I use Comstock)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Place the cream cheese in a bowl in the microwave.
  • Microwave it on the defrost setting for a couple of minutes to slightly soften the cream cheese (This is so that you don't kill your mixer when beating the cream cheese).
  • Add sugar to cream cheese and beat it with an electric mixer until smooth.
  • Add eggs and vanilla and blend until smooth.
  • Pour into ready made crust.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Note: The cheesecake is done when the sides are puffed- The center will not be as puffed- It will be possible to jiggle the center slightly but it will not be runny.
  • Let cool.
  • Top with cherry pie filling and chill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 495.1, Fat 28.1, SaturatedFat 12.9, Cholesterol 109, Sodium 384.2, Carbohydrate 55.3, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 25.9, Protein 6.5

Tips:

  • Use fresh cherries: Fresh cherries provide the best flavor and texture for this cheesecake.
  • Pit the cherries: Be sure to pit the cherries before using them in the cheesecake. You can use a cherry pitter or a paring knife to remove the pits.
  • Use full-fat cream cheese: Full-fat cream cheese will give your cheesecake a rich and creamy texture. Do not use low-fat or non-fat cream cheese.
  • Beat the cream cheese until smooth: Be sure to beat the cream cheese until it is smooth and free of lumps. This will help ensure a smooth and creamy cheesecake.
  • Use a springform pan: A springform pan is essential for making this cheesecake. It will allow you to easily remove the cheesecake from the pan after it has baked.
  • Bake the cheesecake in a water bath: Baking the cheesecake in a water bath will help to prevent it from cracking. Place the springform pan in a larger baking dish and fill the baking dish with hot water. The water should come about halfway up the sides of the springform pan.
  • Let the cheesecake cool completely before serving: It is important to let the cheesecake cool completely before serving. This will help it to set properly and develop its full flavor.

Conclusion:

This creamy cherry cheesecake is a delicious and impressive dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its rich and creamy filling, fresh cherries, and graham cracker crust, this cheesecake is sure to be a hit. Follow these tips to make the best cherry cheesecake possible.

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