Simply Sensational Cheesecake

Prep: 30 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

A creamy, tangy cheesecake with a cherry topping, perfect for special occasions or every day indulgence, combining a buttery crust with luscious filling and fruity garnish.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup shortening, melted
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 (8 oz.) container sour cream
  • 2 (8 oz.) packages cream cheese
  • 1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 (21 oz.) can cherry pie filling

Instructions

  1. Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted shortening.
  2. Press firmly on the bottom of a 9-inch spring-form pan to form the crust.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
  4. Add the sour cream, sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, and eggs. Mix well until combined.
  5. Pour the filling over the prepared crust in the spring-form pan.
  6. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 45 minutes or until set and slightly browned on top.
  7. Allow the cheesecake to cool completely, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
  8. Top with chilled cherry pie filling before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

539 kcal 27% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.1g 14% DV
Total Fat 36.1g 46% DV
Carbs 49.3g 18% DV
Fiber 1.4g 5% DV
Sugar 17.2g 34% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 258.8mg 11% DV
Potassium 407.3mg 9% DV
Cholesterol 97.8mg 33% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 130.5mcg 15% DV
Vitamin C 10.5mg 12% DV
Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV
Calcium 187.8mg 14% DV
Iron 1.1mg 6% DV
Contains Milk Egg Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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