Cherry Crumble Cheesecake With Poppy Seeds Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a springform pan by greasing it.
• STEP 2.In a mixing bowl, combine crushed graham crackers, melted butter, and poppy seeds. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.
• STEP 3.In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
• STEP 4.Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust in the pan. Spread the cherries evenly over the cream cheese layer.
• STEP 5.In another bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, oats, and melted butter to make the crumble topping. Sprinkle the crumble mixture over the cherries.
• STEP 6.Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set.
• STEP 7.Allow the cheesecake to cool completely before refrigerating for at least 4 hours or overnight.
• STEP 8.Serve chilled and enjoy!

Cooking Tips

• Make sure to use a springform pan for easy removal of the cheesecake.
• For a more intense cherry flavor, you can use cherry pie filling instead of fresh cherries.
• To prevent the crust from becoming soggy, you can blind bake it for 10 minutes before adding the cream cheese mixture.
• For a decorative touch, you can drizzle some melted chocolate over the top of the chilled cheesecake before serving.

Storage and Serving

• Store the leftover cheesecake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Serve the cherry crumble cheesecake chilled, and you can garnish it with fresh cherries or a dollop of whipped cream if desired.