Cherry-topped Sour Cream Cheesecake

This is the dessert that destroyed my diet and health over the holidays. Cheesecake (any flavor of cheesecake) is my favorite dessert. There are times I am unable to resist it. When I was a child, I once ate so much of it in one sitting that I forcefully expelled it about 10 minutes later. Also, I am definitely a sugar addict.

This is a very easy recipe. If you like cheesecake, this one is full of great flavor. You wouldn’t know it was so easy to make by the taste.

The Recipe

1 (9 inch) prepared shortbread pie crust
2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup sour cream
1 can (14.9 oz) cherry pie filling

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  2. Cream together cream cheese and sugar. Add eggs one at a time, blending well. Add vanilla and sour cream. Pour into shortbread crust.
  3. Bake for 60 to 70 minutes in the preheated oven or until the cake jiggles evenly across the top when lightly shaken. When the cake is done, if baked in a spring pan, run a knife around the outside edge, but leave the cake in the pan. Let cool on the counter, then place in refrigerator. Remove from pan when completely chilled. Top with cherries and serve.

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