Cherry Cheesecake

Recipe courtesy Nigella Lawson, 2007

Show: Nigella ExpressEpisode: Retro Rapido

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (7)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(7)

Prep Time:
20 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
6 to 8 servings

Times:

Prep: 20 min
Inactive Prep: 3 hr 0 min
Cook: --
Total:: 3 hr 20 min

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Ingredients

1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons sugar
3/4 stick soft unsalted butter
10 ounces cream cheese
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1 cup heavy cream
1 (10-ounce) jar black cherry spread (recommended: St Dalfour Rhapsodie de Fruit)

Directions

Blitz the biscuits in a food processor until beginning to turn to crumbs, then add the sugar and butter and whiz again to make the mixture clump. If using graham cracker crumbs, you can use a bowl and wooden spoon to mix the butter in, with the sugar added.

Press this mixture into a 8-inch springform tin; press a little up the sides to form a slight ridge.

Beat together the cream cheese, sugar, vanilla and lemon juice in a bowl until smooth.

Lightly whip the cream, and then fold it into the cream cheese mixture.

Spoon the cheesecake filling on top of the biscuit base and smooth with a spatula, put it in the refrigerator for 3 hours or overnight.

When you are ready to serve the cheesecake, un-mold and spread the black cherry spread over the top.

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vance pickering, ON 10-08-2009
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cheesecake
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

it is so good Thank you
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julie beckley, WV 08-19-2009
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easy and delicious
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this cheesecake and took it to work, everyone loved it! I used cherry pie filling for the topping. I was surprised... at how quick and easy it was to make.Read more
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Meenakshi Wilmington, DE 07-18-2009
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Easy and tastes like store-bought cheesecake
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I've made this several times now, for various guests. Each time, I get rave reviews and the cheesecake is finished without... even crumbs left. I love that it tastes divine but honestly takes no effort or time (or tricky cooking!) at all. Only thing I would warn is to spray the bottom of your tin--the crust does stick (especially if you make it overnight) and can break apart when trying to remove pieces. Read more
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Meghann Chicago, IL 05-15-2009
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It rocked and I was thrilled!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I needed a fast cheesecake, too - one I could put together while my 8 month old son was napping. This worked wonderfully! I... had to make myself stop tasting the cream filling so there would be something left for the pie! I listened to the reviewer who added the lemon zest and subtracted a tablespoon of sugar in the crust and I was glad for that. Also, for the top, I had some blackberries, so I cooked them down a little with some honey and orange flower water, and used that instead of the black cherry conserve. It rocked and I was thrilled!Read more
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ELYSE Jeffersonville, PA 04-24-2009
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Absolutely Delicious!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was so luscious and lovely! It's very creamy and smooth, and so easy to make. I've always baked my cheesecakes, so I... am grateful to Nigella for showing me that I can make a delicious cheesecake that doesn't require baking. It's wonderful!Read more
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Anonymous 01-28-2008
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It's truly divine!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

It takes absolutely no pain to make a cheesecake at home. And the satisfaction of having a slice of it at any time of a day... is unthinkable.Read more