Cheesecakes are heavenly delights that go well with almost any occassion, be it dreamy dinner parties, romantic outings or Netflix marathons. The sweet, creamy treats also make for classy Instagram stories when they are topped with a good bunch of cherries. Cherry cheesecakes have the usual thick pudding-like texture except the fruits are used in the batter or placed on top to enhance the appearance of the crust. Since cherries contain a lot of antioxidants, the health value of the dessert is also increased.

National Cherry Cheesecake Day is observed on April 23 to honor this smooth and decadent sweet course.

A few quotes about cheesecakes that will melt your heart: (Courtesy: Goodreads)

  • "Some people think destiny is something you can’t escape, such as death or a curdled cheesecake, both of which always turn up sooner or later."- Lemony Snicket, The Penultimate Peril
  • "Imagine the humiliation of dying at the Cheesecake factory."- Rainbow Rowell
  • "And I ordered the Cheesecake,"- Jojo Moyes, Me Before You
  • "Cheesecake will always taste like love."- Shonda Rhimes, Year of Yes

On this National Cherry Cheesecake Day, here is the simplest recipe of the dessert for you. (Courtesy: allrecipes.com)

Ingredients:

  • 1 ¼ cups of graham cracker crumbs
  • ¼ cup softened margarine
  • Sugar- ¼ cup

Things you will need to make the filling:

  • 1 packet cream cheese
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Vanilla extract (1 teaspoon)
  • Heavy cream (whipped)
  • Cherry pie filling (1 can).

Procedure:

Take a large bowl and combine graham cracker crumbs, margarine and sugar until properly mixed and the crumb is formed. Take a pie plate, spread the mix and flatten with the help of your fingers, while making sure the sides are as high as possible.

Take a separate bowl and whisk together the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth and spreadable. Whisk whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until smooth. Next, pour cream cheese into the prepared crust and smooth the top with a spatula. Pop the arrangement into a refrigerator for it to cool for 2-3 hours. Spread the cherry pie filling over the top and refrigerate until serving.

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Celebrate National Cheesecake Day with delicious free cheesecake.  Hans Braxmeier/Pixabay