Ingredients
– 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
– ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
– 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
– 1 cup powdered sugar
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 cup heavy whipping cream
– 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
Equipment Needed
– Mixing bowls
– Electric mixer or whisk
– 9-inch springform pan
– Rubber spatula
– Measuring cups and spoons
Step-by-Step Instructions
First, I like to start by preparing the crust. In a medium bowl, I combine the graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until they’re well mixed. The smell of the buttery crumbs hits my nose, and it makes me excited for what’s to come! I press this mixture firmly into the bottom of my springform pan and set it aside to firm up while I prepare the filling. (See the next page below to continue steps…)