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In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar together until the mixture is smooth and free of lumps.
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Gently fold the defrosted whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture, mixing until just combined to maintain a light texture.
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Evenly spread the prepared cream cheese filling into the graham cracker crust, smoothing the surface with a spatula.
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Spoon the cherry pie filling evenly over the surface of the cream cheese layer.
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Refrigerate the cheesecake for a minimum of 2 hours to allow it to set before slicing and serving.