For the crust:
- 1 package graham crackers, crushed (about 1 ½ cups crushed crackers)
- 6 tbsp salted butter, melted
For the cheesecake:
- 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream, chilled
- 3 tbsp sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Cherry filling:
- 1- 21 oz can cherry pie filling
Make the crust:
Reserve 2 tbsp of crushed graham crackers to use as a topping.
Mix the melted butter with the remaining crushed crackers until well combined. Press this mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Make the cheesecake:
Using a hand or stand mixer, combine the softened cream cheese with the sugar until creamy.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the whipping cream, vanilla extract, and 3 tbsp sugar until stiff peaks form.
Gently fold the whipped cream mixture into the cream cheese mixture until well combined.
Assemble the cake:
Spread half of the whipped cream cheese mixture over the graham crust.
Spoon the cherry pie filling over the cream cheese mixture.
Carefully spread the remaining whipped cream cheese mixture on top of the pie filling.
Sprinkle the reserved cookie crumbs over the top and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight. Use a sharp knife to cut into the 12 portions.
Calories: 331kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 140mg | Potassium: 83mg | Fiber: 0.6g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 12IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 3mg