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4) Sour Cherry Swirl Philadelphia Filling

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 24 oz 680 g Philadelphia cream cheese, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup 150 g granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup 120 ml sour cream
  • 1 cup 240 g frozen sour cherries, thawed and drained
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar for cherries
  • 1 tsp lemon juice

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Beat cream cheese and 3/4 cup sugar until smooth.
  2. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla and sour cream; mix until just combined.
  3. Toss cherries with 2 tbsp sugar and lemon juice; pulse briefly if large.
  4. Pour half the filling into prepared crust, dollop half the cherries, then swirl with a knife.
  5. Repeat with remaining filling and cherries, creating a marbled pattern.
  6. Bake 45–55 minutes until edges set and center slightly wobbly. Cool, chill at least 4 hours.