Description
This delightful Cherry Cheesecake features a buttery graham cracker crust, a creamy lemon-lime cheesecake filling, and a luscious cherry topping. Perfect for any occasion, this dessert is sure to impress!
Ingredients
- Pitted cherries
- Granulated sugar
- Cornstarch
- Lemon juice
- Water
- Vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the pitted cherries, granulated sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, water, and vanilla extract.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture starts to bubble and thicken, about 5-7 minutes.
- Once thickened, remove from heat and let it cool to room temperature. This will be the delicious topping for your cheesecake!
- Remove the cheesecake from the springform pan and place it on a serving platter.
- Spoon the cherry topping over the cheesecake, spreading it evenly.
- Slice and serve chilled. Enjoy your delightful cherry cheesecake!
Notes
- For a smoother cheesecake, make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature before mixing.
- You can substitute the cherries with other fruits like strawberries or blueberries if desired.
- For a richer flavor, consider adding a splash of almond extract to the cherry topping.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes