cherry cheesecake

Name: Cherry Cheesecake
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 package(s) cream cheese, room temperature; 1/2 cup(s) sugar; 1/2 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract; 2 - eggs, beaten; 1 - graham cracker pie crust; 1 can(s) cherry pie filling

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Elin Criswell

Georgetown, TX

Updated on Feb 6, 2011

Got this recipe years ago, off of a package of cream cheese. I've gone on to use springform pans to make regular cheesecakes, but then we come back to this tried & true recipe! It just has the right combination of cream cheese and cherries. It's a Criswell family favorite!

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 40 Min

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yield 6 - 8

Ingredients

2 packages cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 - eggs, beaten
1 - graham cracker pie crust
1 can cherry pie filling

How To Make cherry cheesecake

Step 1

Mix together softened cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until well blended.

Step 2

Add eggs, mixing well.
Step 3

Pour into crust. Bake at 325 degrees for approx. 40 minutes or until done.
Step 4

After cheesecake has cooled, top with cherry pie filling (or other topping of your choice).
Step 5

Refrigerate for several hours or overnight, before serving.
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