Makeover Cherry-Topped Cheesecake
- 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup crushed gingersnap cookies (about 8 cookies)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 packages (8 ounces each) reduced-fat cream cheese
- 1 cup half-and-half cream
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons orange juice
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 can (20 ounces) reduced-sugar cherry pie filling
- 1 cup reduced-fat sour cream
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- In a small bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, crushed cookies, sugar and butter. Press onto the bottom of a 9-in. springform pan coated with cooking spray. Place pan on a
- . Bake at 350u0b0 for 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, cream, sugar, flour and salt until smooth. Beat in juices until blended. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour over crust. Return pan to
- .
- Bake for 35-45 minutes or until center is almost set. Meanwhile, combine topping ingredients. Gently spread over cheesecake; bake 10 minutes longer.
- Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer.
- Refrigerate overnight.
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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/makeover-cherry-topped-cheesecake/ (may not work)