New York Cherry Cheesecake

1 cup graham cracker crumbs
3 TBSP sugar
3 TBSP melted Butter
5 (8 ox. ) pkgs. Cream Cheese
1 cup sugar
3 TBSP flour
1 TBSP vanilla
1 cup Sour Cream
4 eggs
1 can (20 oz.) cherry pie filling

Mix crumbs, 3 tablespoons of sugar and Butter. Press firmly into 9 inch pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 10 minutes. Beat Cream Cheese, sugar, flour, and vanilla with mixer, until well blended. Add Sour Cream, mix well. Add eggs 1 at a time, mixing on low speed until well blended. Pour over crust. Bake at 325 degrees for 65 minutes or until center is almost set. Loosen cake from rim, cool before removing rim. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Spread cherries overtop and garnish with chocolate curls. Serve and enjoy!


Submitted by:
Christina Musshafen

Tioga Co. Dairy Princess