Fresh Cherry Cheesecake

Ingredients

• For Topping:
• 1 1/2 pounds Stemilt dark-sweet cherries, pitted
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1/2 cup water
• For Crust:
• 24 squares graham crackers
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 5 tbsp butter, melted
• For Filling:
• 2 eight ounce blocks cream cheese, room temperature
• 3 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 16 ounce container sour cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Zest of one lemon