Cherry Cheesecake Recipe
Servings 16 slices
slices
This cherry cheesecake recipe is creamy, sweet, and easy to make using a boxed cake mix for classic flavors! Enjoy a family favorite dessert without any fuss!
Ingredients
- 15.25 oz Yellow Cake Mix divided
- 2 Tablespoons butter melted
- 4 Eggs divided
- 16 oz Cream Cheese softened
- ½ Cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 ½ Cups Milk
- 3 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
- 1 Tablespoon Vanilla
- 20 Oz Can Cherry Pie Filling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300˚ F. Grease a 13x9 pan. Reserve 1 Cup of yellow cake mix.
- In a large bowl, combine the remaining cake mix, 1 egg, and butter. The mixture will be crumbly. Press the mixture into the 13x9 pan.
- In the same bowl, blend the cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy. Add 3 eggs and the reserved 1 Cup of yellow cake mix, and beat for 1 minute on medium speed on electric mixer.
- At low speed, add the milk, lemon juice, and vanilla. Pour onto the crust.
- Bake at 300˚ F for 50-60 minutes or until the center is firm and 180˚ F.
- Let fully cool. Store in refrigerator. Top with cherry pie filling before serving.
Notes
Refrigerate: Once you've enjoyed a slice or two of this cherry cheesecake recipe, you'll need to store the leftovers promptly. Wrap your cheesecake tightly in plastic wrap or place it in an airtight container and refrigerate. The cheesecake will keep well in the fridge for up to three days.
Freeze: If you'd like to extend the life of your cheesecake, you can freeze it. However, remember to freeze the cheesecake without the cherry pie filling as the topping may not freeze well. Simply wrap the cheesecake securely in plastic wrap, and then in aluminum foil. It can be frozen for up to a month. When you're ready to enjoy, let it thaw in the refrigerator and then top it with the cherry pie filling.
Thawing Instructions: To thaw your frozen cheesecake, move it from the freezer to the refrigerator and let it thaw slowly, ideally overnight. Once it is thawed, add your cherry pie filling on top for that fresh, juicy cherry flavor.
Reheating Instructions: The beauty of this cherry cheesecake recipe is that it doesn't require reheating. Cheesecake is best served chilled, straight from the fridge.
Nutrition
Serving: 1slice | Calories: 239kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 438mg | Potassium: 183mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 228IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 195mg | Iron: 1mg