Cherry Cheesecake

Add the graham cracker crumbs to a bowl mix in sugar and then add melted butter, make sure to mix until everything is fully combined.

Make the Crust

Step 1

Dump the crumbs into the pan and press into the bottom and slightly up the upsides of the prepared pan. Bake for 8-10 minutes to set the crust then set aside to cool while you prepare the filling.

Par bake the Crust

Step 2

In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment or a large bowl with a handheld electric mixer beat cream cheese for 3 minutes on medium to high speed

Beat the Cream Cheese

Step 3

Add granulated sugar and beat for 2 minutes. Add heavy cream, sour cream, and vanilla bean paste mixing on low-medium speed until fully combined.

Add more ingredients

Step 4

Add in the eggs and egg yolks one at a time, and mix until just combined you do not want to overmix the batter.

Add the eggs

Step 5

Place the 9-inch springform pan in a 10-inch or larger cake pan- place the cake pan in a roasting pan and fill the roasting pan with hot water halfway up the sides of the cake pan.

Bake the Cheesecake

Step 6

Pour cherry sauce on top and use a spatula to spread into an even layer.

Decorate

Step 8

Pipe whipped cream around the edge of the cheesecake and top with fresh blackberries.

Add the Whipped Cream

Step 9

Enjoy