It's Impossible to Eat Just One Slice of This Cherry Cheesecake

Want to surprise the family? You can make a beautiful and delicious dessert like this cherry cheesecake. Just follow Martha Stewart's instructions.

Ingredients:

Cooking spray

8 graham crackers (3 by 5 inches)

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

3 cups of cottage cheese

220 g of cream cheese bars

¾ cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar

½ cup of sour cream

4 large eggs

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

½ teaspoon of salt

680 g frozen cherries

Preparation method:

1- Turn on the oven at 160ºC and place one of the racks in the lower third. Spread the spray in a springform pan. Line the side with a long strip of parchment paper.

2- Then, in a food processor, grind the biscuits until they become fine crumbs. Add the oil and mix everything. Transfer the crumbs to the prepared pan and press them into the bottom creating a crust. Place the pan on a rimmed tray. Bake for 15 minutes.

3- Meanwhile, clean the bowl and processor blade. Mix the two types of cheese for four to five minutes. Add 3/4 cup sugar, sour cream, eggs, flour, vanilla and salt. Mix just until the filling is homogeneous.

4- Pour the filling over the crust (the crust can be hot or warm). Bake until the center is slightly firm for about an hour. Turn off the oven. Let the cake cool in the oven for one hour. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool to room temperature. It only takes about two hours. Place in the fridge until firm.

5- Prepare the topping and, in a frying pan, mix the cherries and the remaining two tablespoons of sugar. Boil until the liquid is thick, 10 to 15 minutes. Let cool and refrigerate for at least two hours.

6- To serve, unmold the cheesecake (remove and discard the paper). Transfer to a platter and spread the topping on top.