Cherry Blossom Cheesecake with Cherry Pie Filling, Chocolate Drizzle, and Crunchy Nuts Recipe
Cherry Blossom Cheesecake is a rich and creamy baked cheesecake topped with glossy cherry pie filling, elegant chocolate drizzle, and crunchy chopped nuts. This dessert is perfect for celebrations, spring gatherings, or an indulgent homemade treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 5 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 10–12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American / Fusion
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Crust
- 200 g graham crackers (crushed)
- 100 g melted butter
- 2 tbsp sugar
Cheesecake Filling
- 600 g cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
Cherry Topping
- 2 cups cherry pie filling or homemade cherry compote
Chocolate Drizzle
- 100 g dark chocolate (melted)
Garnish
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (almonds or peanuts)
Instructions
- Prepare the crust Preheat oven to 170°C (340°F). Mix crushed graham crackers, melted butter, and sugar. Press into the bottom of a springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes and let cool.
- Make the cheesecake filling Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and mix until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently.
- Add remaining ingredients Mix in sour cream, vanilla extract, and cornstarch until smooth and well combined.
- Bake the cheesecake Pour filling over the crust. Bake for 45–55 minutes until the center is slightly jiggly. Turn off oven and let cheesecake cool inside with the door slightly open.
- Chill Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best texture.
- Add toppings Spread cherry pie filling evenly over the cheesecake.
- Decorate Drizzle melted chocolate across the top and sprinkle chopped nuts.
- Serve Slice and enjoy your beautiful cherry blossom cheesecake.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese to prevent lumps.
- A water bath can help prevent cracking.
- Refrigerating overnight improves flavor and texture.
- Fresh cherries can be cooked with sugar and cornstarch for homemade topping.