Cherry Dessert

40 Reviews

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 5 min
Ready In: 20 min

“A cracker crust, a creamy middle layer and cherry topping make this simple but wonderful treat.” - by Laurie

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
3/4 cup margarine, melted
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1/2 cup white sugar
1 dash vanilla extract
1 dash almond extract
1 cup heavy cream
1 (12 ounce) can cherry pie filling

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Original recipe yields 1 9x9-inch pan

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish. In small bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted margarine. Stir well and press into baking dish. Bake 5 minutes. Cool.
In large bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar, vanilla and almond extract. Mix well. In a medium bowl, whip cream until stiff peaks form. Fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture. Spread over cooled crust. Dot with cherry pie filling, and smooth with knife or spatula to cover. Chill in refrigerator until serving.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (9 total)

Calories
448 cal
22%

Fat
34.6 g
53%

Carbs
32.1 g
10%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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BRENHART

Oct. 8, 2003

"I doubled this recipe and made it in a 9 x 13 cake pan for a church luncheon. I also used cool whip instead of the heavy cream. It was a huge hit. I came home with only a serving left...." See more"

MEWZKL1

May. 26, 2005

"very good recipe.To save on time, I used 1 carton of nondairy whipped topping for the heavy cream and folded that into the cream cheese. I cut back on the sugar (since the whipped topping is sweet, an..." See mored I used 1/2 cup of margarine. Excellent!"

CAKEBAKER61

Oct. 8, 2003

"I was looking for the dessert I loved to eat as a child at all the church potlucks. This is the closest I've found. I loved it! Now, I take it to potlucks. ..." See more"

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