Cookim Mama

1: Make jam: add all ingredients to a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until cherries start to break down and juices are released. Transfer jam to a blender and blend until smooth. Strain through a fine mesh strainer and return to saucepan. Simmer for 2-3 mins and remove from heat. Let cool (it will thicken).

2: Preheat oven to 350F and line an 8”x8” pan.

3: Crush graham crackers then combine with the rest of the crust ingredients. Mix until crumbs are moistened. Transfer to lined pan and press into an even layer to form a crust. Bake at 350 for 12 minutes, remove from oven and let cool.

4: In the bowl of a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, cream the cream cheese, mascarpone, and vanilla until no lumps remain. Add sugar and eggs until fully incorporated. Then add flour and salt, mix until just combined and no lumps remain.

5: Pour over graham cracker crust and spread into an even layer.

6: Dollop cherry jam on top and use a toothpick to form swirls.

7: Return to 350F oven and bake for 26-30 minutes until the center is slightly wobbly. Turn oven off, crack door open and leave the pan inside for 15 minutes. Then remove from oven and let cool completely at room temp. Chill in fridge until ready to eat!