Creamy Cherry Delight Cheesecake

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Ingredients:
- 2 cups Graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 containers (24 oz) Norman's Kosher Cholov Yisroel Cream Cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1 can cherry pie filling
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp confectioners' sugar
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Mix Graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and press into the bottom and halfway up the sides of a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add eggs, one at a time, mixing after each addition until just combined.
- Pour mixture into the crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
- Allow the cheesecake to cool to room temperature, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, whip heavy cream with confectioners' sugar until stiff peaks form and spread over the cheesecake.
- Top with cherry pie filling and serve chilled.