Ingredients
– 2 cups crushed graham crackers
– ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
– 2 cups cream cheese, softened
– 1 cup powdered sugar
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
– 1 cup heavy whipping cream
– 1 can cherry pie filling (about 21 oz)
Equipment Needed
– Mixing bowls
– Electric mixer or whisk
– 9-inch springform pan or glass dish
– Spatula
– Measuring cups and spoons
Step-by-Step Instructions
To kick things off, I start by preparing my crust. I mix the crushed graham crackers with melted butter in a bowl until it resembles wet sand. Then, I press this mixture firmly into the bottom of my springform pan, making sure it’s evenly packed. This forms a solid base for my cheesecake delight. Next, I take another bowl to beat the softened cream cheese until it’s creamy and smooth, which usually takes about a minute. Then, I gradually add in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, continuing to mix until everything is well-blended and luscious. It smells heavenly! (See the next page below to continue steps…)