Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Crush graham crackers into fine crumbs and mix with melted butter and sugar.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform or pie dish.
- Refrigerate the crust while preparing the filling.
- Beat cream cheese in a mixing bowl until soft and creamy.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
- Gently fold in the whipped topping to maintain the light texture.
- Spread the filling evenly over the crust.
- Top with cherry pie filling or fresh cherries.
- Chill the cheesecake in the fridge for at least 4 hours before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 2mg
Notes
Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor; fresh cherries are ideal when in season.
You can substitute graham crackers with cookies or use different fruit toppings.
Let the cheesecake chill overnight for best results; it can be stored in the fridge for up to three days or frozen for a month.
Mini cheesecakes can be made using cupcake liners for easy serving at parties.
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