Cherry Cream Cheese Pie

49 Reviews

Prep: 15 min
Ready In: 4 hr 45 min

“This is one of my favorite and easiest recipes. It is always a hit at parties, bake sales, and pot-lucks. I have modified the original to decrease the fat and calories. It is still delicious.” - by Linda B. Rawls

Ingredients

1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust
1 (21 ounce) can light cherry pie filling
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1/3 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Original recipe yields 9 inch pie

Directions

Beat cream cheese until light and fluffy. Gradually add sweetened condensed milk, and continue beating until smooth and combined. Add lemon juice and vanilla; mix well.
Fill graham cracker crust evenly. Refrigerate until set; this will take between 2 to 4 hours. Just before serving, spread the cherry pie filling over the top of the pie.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (8 total)

Calories
492 cal
25%

Fat
21.5 g
33%

Carbs
68.7 g
22%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Jillian

Jul. 19, 2011

"Wow does this bring back memories...my Grandma Helen used to make this all the time and everyone loved it! She used to call it "Cherry O'Cream Cheese Pie". This was very easy to make and very good and..." See more while it's not a "cheesecake" it's not bad for so few ingredients and being "no bake". I followed the recipe exactly but I did change up the graham cracker crust this time. I used a chocolate version to give it a "black forest" flavor. Definitely chill it for at least 3 hours and don't overbeat your ingredients for those who found it didn't firm up. I'm sure then it'll come out just like hers did. And like Grandma's always do, she'd add whipped cream on top! Those were the days..."

SYNDI111

Dec. 29, 2002

"I dont eat sweets but my friend does I made this. Flavor he said was perfect but it has been sitting in my fridge overnight still hasnt firmed up what did I do wrong?..." See more"

WHOSBIG

Dec. 30, 2002

"This has always been a favorite of our family also. For anyone who loves cream cheese this is a winner!!! Actual preparation time is about 15 minutes, and do yourself a favor by using true vanilla ext..." See moreract and real lemons for the juice. You will be tempted to eat many helpings but beware, this pie is incredibly rich and you will pay a price for overindulgence. Simple and delicious...... Jason Bennett"

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