No-Bake Cherry Cheesecake

Three cheeses in the filling make this easy cheesecake ultrarich and super creamy.

Martha Stewart Living, August 2010http://www.marthastewart.com/356348/no-bake-cherry-cheesecake

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• Prep Time25 minutes
• Total Time3 hours 10 minutes
• YieldMakes one 9-inch cake
  Serves 10

Ingredients

• FOR THE CRUST

  • Vegetable oil cooking spray, for pan
  • 1 1/3 cups vanilla wafer or shortbread cookies, finely ground (6 ounces)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Salt

• FOR THE FILLING

  • 1 cup sour cream, room temperature
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 4 ounces mascarpone cheese (1/2 cup), room temperature
  • 4 ounces cream cheese (1/2 cup), room temperature
  • 2 ounces soft fresh goat cheese (1/4 cup), room temperature
  • 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped, pod reserved for another use (or 3/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract)
  • 1/4 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
  • 1 cup heavy cream

• FOR THE TOPPING

  • 1 pound sweet cherries, halved and pitted (3 cups)
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 cinnamon stick
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon water