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Beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar together in a mixing bowl until the mixture is smooth and creamy, scraping the sides as needed.
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Gently fold the thawed whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture until fully blended, taking care to maintain a light and airy texture.
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Spread the cheesecake filling evenly into the prepared graham cracker crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
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Top the cheesecake filling with the canned cherry pie filling, either spreading it over the entire surface or spooning onto individual slices when serving.
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Refrigerate the assembled cheesecake for several hours to firm up the filling and allow flavors to meld before serving.