Our Best Cheesecake
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups HONEY MAID Graham Cracker Crumbs
- ⅓ cup butter
melted
- 1 ¼ cups sugar
divided
- 3 packages PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese
softened, 8 ounce
- 1 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 3 eggs
- 1 can cherry pie filling
21 ounce
Directions
- 1
Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
- 2
Mix graham crumbs, butter and 1/4 cup sugar; press onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan.
- 3
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.
- 4
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.
- 5
Top with pie filling before serving.
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About this Recipe
Craving a showstopping dessert that’s easier to master than it looks? Our Best Cheesecake delivers a rich, incredibly creamy texture and a vibrant cherry topping, making it the perfect grand finale for any meal.
What makes this cheesecake truly special is its perfect harmony of ingredients. The combination of three packages of softened PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese with a full cup of BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream creates an impossibly smooth, luxurious filling that melts in your mouth, striking an ideal balance between richness and a gentle tang.
Prepare for a dessert that’s both indulgent and comforting. You'll experience the delightful crunch of a buttery HONEY MAID Graham Cracker Crumbs crust, followed by the velvety cheesecake filling, beautifully complemented by the sweet and tart notes of a generous cherry pie topping. This cheesecake is designed to be a crowd-pleaser, yielding 16 generous servings, ideal for family gatherings or celebratory dinners. While the total time is 5 hours and 15 minutes, most of this is inactive chilling, allowing the flavors to fully develop.
Customization & Variations
While our best cheesecake is a classic for a reason, you can easily adapt it to your taste. Consider swapping the 1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling for another fruit topping like blueberry or strawberry pie filling. For a different flavor profile, a drizzle of chocolate ganache or a simple lemon curd would also be delightful. You could also experiment with different crumb crusts, such as shortbread or chocolate wafers, instead of graham crackers.
Serve this impressive cheesecake chilled, allowing its textures and flavors to shine. A simple garnish of fresh mint or a few whole cherries can elevate its presentation even further, making it an irresistible centerpiece for any dessert spread.