Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment and lightly grease the sides. p Pan
Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, sugar, and salt until combined.
Press crust into pan bottom and sides. Chill while preparing filling.
Beat cream cheese until smooth, about 3 minutes.
Add granulated sugar and vanilla; beat until creamy.
Mix in sour cream until smooth.
In another bowl, whip cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
Fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture in 3 parts.
Pour filling into crust; smooth top.
Refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
In saucepan, combine cherries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and water.
Simmer and stir until thickened, about 5–7 minutes.
Let topping cool completely before spooning over cheesecake.