I need a good recipe for cherry cheesecake, not made with pie filling.I would appreciate if someone could help me. Thanks in advance!

CHERRY CHEESECAKE

1¾ cups graham cracker crumbs
1/3 cup butter -- softened
1¼ cups granulated sugar
24 oz., 3 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese -- softened
2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 cup sour cream
3 eggs
Fresh cherries (for topping)

Thoroughly blend graham cracker crumbs, butter and ¼ cup sugar.
Press firmly against bottom and sides of 8-inch spring-form pan.
Beat cream cheese until fluffy.
Gradually add remaining 1 cup sugar and vanilla extract.
Beat in eggs, one at a time.
Blend in sour cream.
Spread in prepared pan.
Bake in preheated 350º F. oven for 60 to 70 minutes or until firm.
Turn oven off.
Leaving door slightly ajar, allow cheesecake to remain in oven for 1 hour.
Cool in pan.
Chill 4 hours or overnight.
Top with fresh cherries, thickened with cornstarch and sweetened with sugar.
Cook over moderate heat until thickened.

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Heather, if you can get a hold of french brandied cherries or even sour cherries, just toss into your batter or top your cheese cake!
are you looking for a swirl effect or cherry topping?