Cherry Cheese Delight Recipe

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"You couldn't ask for anything more than a nutty crust topped with a smooth cream cheese mixture and sweet cherries," assures Kathy Branch of West Palm Beach, Florida. Since this dessert is made the night before, you don't have to worry about last-minute fuss.

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Cherry Cheese Delight Recipe
  • Prep: 40 min. + chilling
  • Yield: 12-15 Servings
20 20 40

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • FILLING:
  • 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 2 cans (21 ounces each) cherry pie filling

Directions

  • In a small bowl, combine the flour, pecans and brown sugar. Stir in butter until crumbly. Lightly pat into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely.
  • For filling, in a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and vanilla until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Carefully spread filling over crust. Top with pie filling. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Yield: 12-15 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 slice) equals 344 calories, 21 g fat (11 g saturated fat), 33 mg cholesterol, 117 mg sodium, 35 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Originally published as Cherry Cheese Delight in Quick Cooking May/June 2001, p47

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Reviewed on Jun. 02, 2012 by Sznn99

My mother had made this recipe for years to take to church gatherings and never brought any home. Now that she is gone, we make it frequently for holiday gatherings. Highly recommend

Reviewed on Dec. 02, 2010 by pohl1959

Excellent dessert!!

Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2009 by mustapha

This dessert really is great. It has been requested many times and remains special at home and at potlucks.

Reviewed on Dec. 01, 2009 by dorbisc

I thought this was a buetiful looking cake

Reviewed on Aug. 21, 2009 by jslvsclf

This was excellent!

 
 

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