This is the first time I've ever made cheesecake because it's so difficult to make an authentic one. So when I read the directions on this recipe, I saw how easy it was, and jumped on the chance to make a homemade cheesecake! I made this recipe even more simple by buying the crust and a can of cherry pie filling. The only other thing I had to pick up was cream cheese because all the rest of the ingredients are pantry staples. How easy! By the time I had the cream cheese mixture together, the oven was pre-heated and ready to go. This cake only took thirty minutes to bake, and it was done right when the timer went off. I have never tasted a cheesecake so light and fluffy as this one. Definitely the best cherry cheesecake I've ever eaten, and this recipe is definitely a keeper!
http://www.kingarthurflour.com/recipes/easy-cheesecake-recipe