Ingredients
– 1 ½ cups (126 g) graham cracker crumbs (about 10-12 crushed sheets) for crust
– 6 tablespoons melted butter for crust
– ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar for crust
– 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese at room temperature for filling
– 2 large eggs at room temperature for filling
– ⅓ cup (67 g) granulated sugar for filling
– 1 teaspoon almond extract for filling
– ¼ teaspoon kosher salt for filling
– 1 ½ cups cherry pie filling for filling
– ¾ cup (94 g) all-purpose flour for crumble topping
– ¼ cup (50 g) packed light brown sugar for crumble topping
– ¼ teaspoon kosher salt for crumble topping
– 5 tablespoons melted butter for crumble topping
Instructions
1-Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9×9-inch baking dish with parchment paper for easy removal.
2-Mix the crust ingredients: Mix the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar until it resembles wet sand, then press it firmly into the bottom of the pan.
3-Prepare the cheesecake mixture: Beat the cream cheese, eggs, granulated sugar, almond extract, and kosher salt until smooth, and spread it evenly over the crust.
4-Add cherry layer: Layer the cherry pie filling on top of the cheesecake mixture.
5-Make the crumble topping: For the crumble, combine the all-purpose flour, light brown sugar, and kosher salt, then stir in the melted butter until crumbly and sprinkle over the cherry layer.
6-Bake: Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the center is set and the topping is golden.
7-Cool and chill: Cool at room temperature for about 1 hour, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight before cutting.
Last Step:
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🧀 Use room temperature cream cheese and eggs for a smooth, creamy filling.
🧈 Ensure butter is fully melted and mixed well with crumbs to keep crust intact.
🌰 Almond extract pairs beautifully with cherries, but vanilla extract can be a milder substitute.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cooling and chilling time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 564