Sweet Cherry Cheese Dessert Recipe

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I like the combination of this sweet treat's soft, creamy filling and crunchy crust with a wonderfully nutty flavor. the layer of cherries on top makes for a beautiful presentation. It's not difficult--and is simply delicious.

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Sweet Cherry Cheese Dessert Recipe

Prep: 30 min. + chilling

Yield: 12-15 Servings

15 15 30

Ingredients

1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
2-1/2 cups crushed pecan shortbread cookies
2 cans (21 ounces each) cherry pie filling
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed

Directions

In a large bowl, cut butter into crushed cookies until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 15-18 minutes or until crust is lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack.
In a large bowl, combine the pie filling and extracts; set aside. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until fluffy. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over crust. Top with filling. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours or until set. Yield: 15 servings.

Originally published as Sweet Cherry Cheese Dessert in Country Woman March/April 2005, p29