Granny's Cherry Desserts

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Title: Creamy Cherry Cheesecake
Categories: Cakes, Fruits, Cheese, Dairy
Yield: 12 servings

MMMMM---------------------------CRUST--------------------------------
1 1/2 c Graham cracker crumbs
1/4 c Sugar
6 tb Butter, melted

MMMMM--------------------------FILLING-------------------------------
16 oz Cream cheese; softened
2 lg Eggs; room temp, lightly
- beaten
1/2 c Sugar
1 ts Vanilla extract

MMMMM---------------------SOUR CREAM TOPPING--------------------------
1 c Sour cream
1/4 c Sugar
1 ts Vanilla extract

MMMMM-----------------------CHERRY TOPPING----------------------------
1/2 c Sugar
2 tb Cornstarch
14 1/2 oz Pitted tart cherries
1 ts Lemon juice
Few drops red food coloring

In a small bowl, combine crust ingredients. Press onto
the bottom and a third of the way up the side of a 9-in.
springform pan; set aside.

For filling, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese until
smooth. Add the eggs, sugar and vanilla; beat just until
smooth. Pour into prepared crust. Bake @ 375oF/190oC for
20 minutes. Remove from oven; cool 15 minutes. Increase
temperature to 450oF/232oC.

Meanwhile, combine sour cream topping ingredients.
Spread over filling. Bake for 10 minutes. Cool at room
temperature; cover and chill 12 hours.

For cherry topping, drain cherries, reserving juice. Set
cherries aside. In a large saucepan, combine the sugar,
cornstarch and cherry juice until smooth. Bring to a
boil. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened.
Remove from the heat; stir in lemon juice, food coloring
and reserved cherries. Cool for 5 minutes. Spread over
cheesecake; chill several hours. Just before serving,
remove side of pan.

Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Makes: 12 servings

RECIPE FROM: https://www.tasteofhome.com

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