Cherry Cream Cheese Dessert Recipe

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Pretty layers of graham cracker crumbs, creamy filling and fruit topping make this dessert a standout! For a nice change, you can substitute blueberry pie filling or another fruit flavor for the cherry filling called for in the recipe. -Melody Mellinger, Myerstown, Pennsylvania

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Cherry Cream Cheese Dessert Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 15 min.
  • Yield: 8 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs (about 12 squares)
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • FILLING:
  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling

Directions

  • In a bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, sugar and butter. Divide among eight dessert dishes, about 4 rounded teaspoonfuls in each.
  • In a small bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add milk until blended. Beat in lemon juice and vanilla. Spoon 1/4 cup into each dish. Top with pie filling, about 1/4 cup in each. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 418 calories, 18 g fat (11 g saturated fat), 56 mg cholesterol, 237 mg sodium, 59 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 7 g protein.

Originally published as Cherry Cream Cheese Dessert in Taste of Home October/November 2003, p33

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Enjoy this recipe with a sweet white wine such as Moscato or a sweet Riesling.

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Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2012 by ladyhearts4

Definantly will make this again!! Was easy but taste like you spent time making it. Great dessert to impress your guest! This one is a keeper!! yummmyyy!!


Reviewed on Mar. 02, 2010 by mommaofthree

Made this for company and it was an all around hit. Easy and delicious!

 
 
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