Best Cherry Cheesecake

Ingredients and Weight:

1. 300g cream cheese
2. 150g digestive cookies (crushed)
3. 100g fresh cherries (pitted and chopped)
4. 1/2 cup sugar
5. 3 eggs
6. 1 tsp vanilla extract
7. 1/4 tsp salt

Preparation Time:

• Preparation Time: 45 minutes
• Cooking Time: 45 minutes
• Total Time: 90 minutes

Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F.
2. In a mixer, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
3. Add sugar and beat until well combined.
4. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5. Stir in vanilla extract and salt.
6. Mix in the chopped cherries.
7. In a separate bowl, crush the digestive cookies into fine crumbs and press onto the bottom of a springform pan.
8. Pour the cheesecake mixture into the pan.
9. Place the pan in a larger baking dish and fill it with hot water to create a water bath.
10. Bake for 45 minutes or until the cheesecake is almost set in the center.
11. Cool to room temperature and then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutritional Information: (Per serving, assuming 8 servings total)

• Calories: 450
• Fat: 28g
• Carbohydrates: 42g
• Protein: 12g

Dish Characteristics:

• Rich and creamy texture from the cream cheese.
• Sweet and sour taste from the cherries.
• Crust provides a nice contrast to the soft cheesecake.

User Comments:

1. "This is the best cheesecake I've ever had! The cherries give it a unique flavor." - John Doe
2. "The texture is perfect, not too dense and not too soft." - Jane Smith
3. "The crust is my favorite part! It's so crispy." - Michael Johnson

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Be sure to use room temperature cream cheese for smoother mixing.
• Do not overbake the cheesecake, or it will become dry and crumbly.
• Always use a water bath when baking cheesecake to ensure even cooking and prevent cracking on the surface.