Cheesecake
Introduction: Cheesecake
I love cherries and I love cheesecake. I decided to bring both of them together and make my favorite dessert. This cheesecake is rich, and not so sweet. The fusion between the cheesecake and cherries is heavenly. Cheesecakes make every occasion special. It brings a smile to everyone's face. I am just happy knowing there is a slice of cheesecake on my plate.
Supplies
Supplies needed:
9-inch springform pan
Measuring cup
Parchment Paper
Foil
Bowl for mixing
Handheld electric mixer
A baking pan that would fit the springform pan
Stove-safe saucepan for making cherry sauce
Teaspoon and tablespoon measuring spoons
Scissors
Spatula
Cake Stand
Ingredients for cherry sauce:
1/2 cup fresh cherries, seeds removed
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup water
Ingredients for the crust:
Cooking spray
2 cups crushed <PERSON> crackers
1/4 cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons unsalted melted butter
Parchment paper
Foil
Ingredients For the filling:
20 oz cream cheese
3/4 cup sour cream
¾ cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
4 large eggs
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
Step 2: Get Springform Pan Ready
Cut parchment paper in a round shape to line the bottom of the pan. Line the sides of the pan with a piece of foil. Then spray the springform pan.
Step 3: Make the Cherry Sauce
Add cherries, sugar, vanilla extract to the saucepan. Add half a cup of water and simmer the fruit till it becomes a thick sauce. Use medium heat and stir some to avoid sticking to the pan.
Step 4: Prepare the Crust
Grind the graham crackers in a food processor. 456
Add brown sugar and melted butter and combine with the ground graham crackers. Mix well. These ingredients are for the crust. Add them to the springform pan and press to make an even crust.
Step 5: Prepare the Filling
Add cream cheese, vanilla extract, sour cream, sugar and mix with the hand mixer. Add eggs one at a time and keep mixing till the filling has no lumps and appears creamy.
Step 6: Fill the Pan With Filling
Pour the filling on top of the crust in the springform pan.
Step 7: Prepare the Water Bath
Fill the baking pan with around 1 inch of water. Put the springform pan in the baking pan.
Step 8: Top the Cheesecake With Cherry Sauce
Top the cheesecake with cherry sauce. You can take a toothpick and create swirly patterns with the sauce.
Step 9: Bake the Cheesecake
Bake the cake at 325 degrees for around 45 minutes. Overbaking the cake creates cracks.
Step 10: Cool the Cheesecake
Cool the cheesecake at room temperature and put it in the refrigerator. The next day you can remove the cheesecake from the refrigerator and gently remove the sides of the springform pan and the foil. Place the cake on the cake stand. Leave the parchment paper base on
Step 11: Enjoy!
A slice of cheesecake makes everything all right! Partner cherry and cheesecake, and you will have a taste explosion. All you need is love and a slice of this cheesecake. 891