Cherry Almond Tart

Name: Cherry Almond Tart
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 14-16 servings.
Ingredients: 1 package yellow cake mix (regular size); 2/3 cup graham cracker crumbs (about 11 squares); 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1 egg; 1/2 cup chopped almonds; 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling; 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Connie Raterink uses on-hand ingredients, including canned pie filling and a cake mix, to create this dazzling dessert. "It's fast to fix, looks elegant and tastes delicious," informs the Caledonia, Michigan cook.

Ingredients

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
2/3 cup graham cracker crumbs (about 11 squares)
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 egg
1/2 cup chopped almonds
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, cracker crumbs and butter until crumbly. Beat in egg. Stir in chopped almonds.
Press onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased 14-in. pizza pan. Bake at 350° for 11-13 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely.
In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Spread over crust. Top with pie filling. Sprinkle with sliced almonds. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 345 calories, 18g fat (8g saturated fat), 44mg cholesterol, 335mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.

Originally published as Cherry Almond Tart in Quick Cooking November/December 2000

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lynnecoleman

Apr 8, 2012

I have been making this recipe for years. It has become a holiday tradition and always gets rave reviews whenever I take it anywhere. Sometimes I skip the almonds and drizzle melted chocolate on top, but the crust is what makes it sooo yummy!