The Best Cherry Cheesecake Recipe – Sugar Geek Show

Ingredients

• 6 ounces graham crackers (crushed)
• 3 ounces unsalted butter (melted)
• 3 ounces granulated sugar
• 32 ounces cream cheese (softened to room temperature)
• 9 ounces granulated sugar
• 2 ounces sour cream (room temperature)
• 2 ounces heavy cream (room temperature )
• 4 large eggs (warmed to room temperature )
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
• 32 ounces cherries (fresh or frozen, and pitted)
• 8 ounces granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 8 ounces water
• 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 Tablespoon lemon zest
• 3 Tablespoons ClearJel (or 3 Tablespoons Cornstarch)
• 2 ounces cool water (for the ClearJel)