makeover cherry-topped cheesecake

Name: Makeover Cherry-Topped Cheesecake
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 16
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3/4 cup(s) graham cracker crumbs; 1/3 cup(s) crushed gingersnap cookies (about 8 cookies); 2 tablespoon(s) sugar; 2 tablespoon(s) butter, melted; FOR THE FILLING; 2 package(s) (8 ounces each) reduced-fat cream cheese; 1 cup(s) half-and-half cream; 1/2 cup(s) sugar; 2 tablespoon(s) all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 3 tablespoon(s) lemon juice; 3 tablespoon(s) orange juice; 2 - eggs, lightly beaten; FOR THE TOPPING; 1 can(s) (20 ounces) reduced-sugar cherry pie filling; 1 cup(s) (8 ounces) reduced-fat sour cream; 2 tablespoon(s) sugar; 1/2 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract

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Private Recipe by

Chrystal Cackler

@journeyrock92

Huntsville, AL

From my Mamaw's recipe collection.

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yield 16 serving(s)

prep time 35 Min

cook time 45 Min

method Bake

Ingredients For makeover cherry-topped cheesecake

3/4 c

graham cracker crumbs
1/3 c

crushed gingersnap cookies (about 8 cookies)
2 Tbsp

sugar
2 Tbsp

butter, melted
FOR THE FILLING
2 pkg

(8 ounces each) reduced-fat cream cheese
1 c

half-and-half cream
1/2 c

sugar
2 Tbsp

all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp

salt
3 Tbsp

lemon juice
3 Tbsp

orange juice
2

eggs, lightly beaten
FOR THE TOPPING
1 can

(20 ounces) reduced-sugar cherry pie filling
1 c

(8 ounces) reduced-fat sour cream
2 Tbsp

sugar
1/2 tsp

vanilla extract

How To Make makeover cherry-topped cheesecake

1
In a small bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, crushed cookies, sugar and butter. Press onto the bottom of a 9-in. springform pan coated with cooking spray. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.

2
In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, cream, sugar, flour and salt until smooth. Beat in juices until blended. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour over crust. Return pan to baking sheet. Bake for 35-45 minutes or until center is almost set. Meanwhile, combine topping ingredients. Gently spread over cheesecake; bake 10 minutes longer.
3
Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight.
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