This is our best recipe for cheesecake with a rich, creamy texture and cherry topping for a showstopping dessert that is also easy to make!
| Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 1 hr |
| Additional Time: 4 hrs | Servings: 16 |
Cheesecake Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need to make this top-rated Philadelphia cheesecake:
Graham Cracker Crumbs
A graham cracker crust is the base of this easy cheesecake recipe. Crush whole graham crackers or purchase pre-crushed crumbs at the store.
Butter
Melted butter holds the crust together while adding rich flavor.
Sugar
You’ll need 1 ¼ cups sugar, divided — ¼ cup for the crust, 1 cup for the filling.
Cream Cheese
Allow the cream cheese to come to room temperature before making the filling. If you don’t have time, you can soften it quickly by beating it or microwaving it in short intervals.
Sour Cream
One cup of sour cream adds richness, tanginess, and complexity to this perfect cheesecake recipe.
Vanilla
Two teaspoons of vanilla adds flavor and brings out the subtle flavors of the other ingredients.
Eggs
Three whole eggs ensure a smooth, creamy, thick cheesecake filling.
Pie Filling (Optional)
Top this cheesecake with canned pie filling for a restaurant-worthy finish.
Ingredients
- 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
Directions
STEP 1
Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
STEP 2
Mix graham crumbs, butter, and 1/4 cup sugar.
STEP 3
Press crumbs onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan.
STEP 4
Beat cream cheese and remaining sugar in large bowl with mixer until blended. Add sour cream and vanilla; mix well.
STEP 5
Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating on low speed after each addition just until blended.
STEP 6
Pour mixture over crust.
STEP 7
Bake 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes, or until center is almost set. Run knife around rim of pan to loosen cake; cool before removing rim. Refrigerate cheesecake 4 hours.
STEP 8
Top with pie filling before serving.
Kraft Kitchens Tips
Size-Wise: Since this indulgent cheesecake makes 16 servings, it is the perfect dessert to serve at your next party.
Substitute: Prepare using PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese.
How to Easily Cut Creamy Desserts
When cutting creamy-textured desserts, such as cheesecake, carefully wipe off the knife blade between cuts with a clean damp towel. This prevents the creamy filling from building up on the blade, ensuring nice clean cuts that leave the filling intact.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 341 | Calories |
| 21g | Fat |
| 36g | Carbs |
| 5g | Protein |