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    Classic Baked Cherry Cheesecake

    Published: Feb 22, 2021 · Modified: Nov 22, 2022 by Kim Strawn This post may contain affiliate links. 4 Comments

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    4.12 from 9 votes

    Classic Baked Cherry Cheesecake starts with a basic cheesecake recipe then adds delicious graham cracker crust, sweet cherries and creamy cream cheese. A classic favorite and so much easier than you may think!

    Baked cherry cheesecake on brown boards.
    Creamy cream cheese and sweet cherries.

    As I am typing this, Christmas is around the corner. This classic baked cherry cheesecake would be great for the Christmas season to take to family, friends or coworkers. This cheesecake would be fabulous to take to the company Christmas party.

    That said, if you are reading this, say in JULY or something like that, you could take this baked cheesecake to a 4th of July picnic or a birthday party. It is so good. It is so easy. And everyone will rave about it.

    I believe there are those that feel a baked cheesecake takes too much time or is way to complicated to make. Trust me, it is not too complicated to make.

    It really is only a few ingredients and also so versatile. It really starts with a basic cheesecake recipe that you can easily add OREO cookies, chocolate chips or even raspberries for a twist.

    Plain cheesecake with a variety of toppings is what the hubby likes so that is what I make the most.

    Of course, a coffee cheesecake would be rather tasty as well, wouldn't you say?

    Baked Cherry Cheesecake on a brown wooden board.
    A rich and creamy dessert recipe!

    I have made a Raspberry Cheesecake on Baking With Mom with tips to make the perfect cheesecake. I find letting the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door open really does help prevent the split on the top of the cheesecake.

    Of course, if you are spreading cherries on the top of the baked cheesecake, then a split really doesn't matter too much. Then again, you know it is there. That is enough to want to prevent the split, right?

    Ingredients

    The ingredients you need are:

    • Cream cheese : It must be Philadelphia. It just must. Philadelphia cream cheese has a zing to it that makes the cheesecake sparkle. No really, it does.
    • Sour cream: Any brand will do.
    • Vanilla
    • Eggs
    • Graham Cracker Crumbs
    • White Sugar
    • 9 in Springform pan: If you don't have one, I would get one. The pan is also great to use for this delicious cinnamon streusel coffee cake.

    Graham cracker crust

    Graham cracker crumbs in a springform pan.
    Crushed graham cracker crumbs make the perfect cheesecake crust.

    The crust is made up of graham cracker crumbs that you crush in either a food processor or a good old fashioned rolling pin. It is also important to add either butter or margarine (it doesn't matter which) to help the crumbs stick together to form the crust.

    Now, the debate is to add sugar to the crumb mixture. Most do. I, however, usually don't. I don't really notice a difference in something as sweet as cheesecake and if you can cut out a little sugar why not, right?

    You can find a complete recipe for Graham Cracker Crust here.

    Simply mix the ingredients

    To make the cheesecake, you simply mix the ingredients. I recommend using a hand held mixer or stand mixer.

    Tips:

    Don't overmix the eggs!

    A key to successful cheesecake is to not overmix the eggs or your cheesecake will start to taste a little like an omelet. The key is to mix the eggs one at a time just until incorporated.

    Then let it be.

    Let the cheesecake cool gradually. Don't just take it out of the oven. After baking, let the cheesecake stay in the oven, while the oven is off and the oven door slightly open.

    If you need other tips on how to bake the perfect cheesecake, be sure to check out the FAQ in this Strawberry Raspberry Cheesecake post.

    Like chocolate with your cheesecake? Try Turtle Cheesecake Recipe or Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cheesecake.

    📖 Recipe

    baked cherry cheesecake

    Classic Baked Cherry Cheesecake

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    4.12 from 9 votes
    This classic baked cherry cheesecake is so easy to make with only a handful of ingredients. Enjoy homemade cheesecake in your own home. 
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Keyword baked cheesecake, cherry cheesecake
    Prep Time 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 50 minutes minutes
    Total Time 1 hour hour 5 minutes minutes
    Servings 10 servings
    Calories 563kcal
    Author Kim Strawn
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    Ingredients

    • 32 oz Philadelphia Cream Cheese softened
    • ½ cup sugar
    • 4 eggs
    • 1 cup sour cream
    • 2 teaspoon vanilla
    • 9.4 oz canned cherry pie filling

    Graham cracker crust

    • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
    • 4 T butter melted

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 325° F

    For the graham cracker crust

    • Mix graham cracker crumbs and butter together and place in a greased springform pan. Make sure to place the crumbs up the sides as well. Set aside.

    For the cheesecake

    • In a large bowl, mix together cream cheese and sugar until well blended, using a hand mixer or standing mixer
    • Mix in sour cream and vanilla
    • Blend in eggs, one at a time, just until mixed in 
    • Pour into lightly greased pan. Bake at 325° for 50 minutes or until center is set and toothpick comes out clean
    • Turn off oven and let cool in oven with door open (about ½ hour), propped open with hot pads
    • Remove and let cool completely in fridge. Spread cherry filling on top of cooled cheesecake. Serve
    • Refrigerate leftovers

    Nutrition

    Calories: 563kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 189mg | Sodium: 490mg | Potassium: 242mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 1651IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 142mg | Iron: 1mg
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    A baked cherry cheesecake
    A baked cheesecake with cherries and a graham cracker crust.

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      4.12 from 9 votes (7 ratings without comment)

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    1. Kim McCoy

      January 22, 2023 at 6:55 pm

      5 stars
      When I want to back a cheesecake, I want cream cheese to be my main ingredient.
      This recipe hits every mark. Flavor, it creates a beautiful cheesecake that you don’t want to stop eating. Not to mention it’s seriously simple.

      Bravo to this delightful recipe’s creator…. I will be making this again and again, I can assure you.

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      • Kim

        January 24, 2023 at 9:03 am

        I'm so glad you enjoyed it! I make cheesecakes a lot over here, it's my husband's favorite dessert!

        Reply
    2. Linda

      May 31, 2022 at 10:58 pm

      5 stars
      I made this cherry cheesecake it was eaten within an hour and I got so many compliments. Thank you

      Reply
      • Kim

        June 01, 2022 at 10:20 am

        Thank you for telling me! It sure is a favorite at our house!

        Reply

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