Description

Cherry-Infused Whipped Cheesecake is a light and creamy dessert with a crunchy graham cracker crust, whipped cheesecake filling, and a vibrant cherry compote topping, offering the perfect balance of sweetness and tartness.

Ingredients

1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs

¼ cup granulated sugar

½ cup unsalted butter, melted

16 oz (2 cups) cream cheese, softened

1 cup powdered sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon almond extract

2 cups heavy whipping cream

2 cups fresh or frozen cherries, pitted

½ cup granulated sugar (for cherry compote)

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 tablespoon cornstarch

2 tablespoons water

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch springform pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and granulated sugar. Add melted butter and mix until it resembles wet sand. Press the mixture into the bottom of the pan to form an even crust. Bake for 10 minutes, then let cool.
Beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and almond extract, blending until combined.
In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into the cream cheese mixture until well combined. Pour the filling over the cooled crust.
In a saucepan, combine cherries, sugar, and lemon juice. Mix cornstarch with water to make a slurry. Add the slurry to the cherry mixture, stir, and simmer until it thickens. Cool completely.
Spread the cooled cherry compote over the cheesecake layer. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set.

Notes

You can use store-bought graham cracker crust, though homemade adds more flavor and texture.

Feel free to swap cherries for other fruits like strawberries or blueberries for a different compote flavor.

If you don’t have almond extract, use more vanilla extract or lemon zest.

To keep the filling airy, avoid overmixing after adding the whipped cream.

This cheesecake is perfect for making ahead and refrigerating overnight.

For an alternate topping, try fresh berries, chocolate ganache, or a light dusting of powdered sugar.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 310
Sugar: 24g
Sodium: 220mg
Fat: 21g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 50mg