Rich Cherry Cheesecake with Creamy Filling and Cherry Topping

Ingredients

• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted.
• ¼ cup sugar (for crust).
• 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs.
• 24 oz cream cheese, softened.
• 1 cup granulated sugar (for filling).
• 1 tsp vanilla extract (for filling).
• 3 large eggs.
• 1 cup sour cream.
• 1 tbsp lemon juice.
• 2 cups fresh or canned cherries (pitted).
• ½ cup granulated sugar (for cherry topping).
• 2 tbsp cornstarch.
• ½ cup water.
• 1 tsp vanilla extract (for cherry topping).