Cherry Cream Cheese Dessert

Name: Cherry Cream Cheese Dessert
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8 servings.
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

Pretty layers of graham cracker crumbs, tasty filling and fruit topping make these cream cheese desserts a standout! For a nice change, you can substitute blueberry pie filling or another fruit flavor for the filling called for in the recipe. —Melody Mellinger, Myerstown, Pennsylvania

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 small bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, sugar and butter. Divide among 8 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.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 418 calories, 18g fat (11g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 228mg sodium, 59g carbohydrate (51g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein.

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

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Lisa

Feb 4, 2019

This dessert has wonderful flavor, but will not thicken ... I use 1/2 a small tub of cool whip to help “firm” it up.
Carol

Mar 13, 2018

I have made this dessert for 30 years using Philadelphia Orig Cream Cheese and Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk; it is a family favorite. However, recently have found the mixture not to jell or become solid enough to cut. Any suggestions what has happened? I am encouraged to ask TOH readers because friends have similar experience and we cannot solve.
Rascal I

Jul 4, 2017

The recipe does not say how long to chill the dessert before serving. I followed the ingredients carefully, but it seems a bit thin also a little too sweet. Next time I will try it with less of the condensed milk or more cream cheese. I hope it thickens after chilling or I will be going to the grocery store to purchase a dessert for my potluck tonight!
Zuker

Mar 31, 2017

I have been making this recipe in pie form for years and years. When my nieces and nephews were young, they asked for this instead of birthday cake. Making it in individual servings is a great idea. It is a wonderful dessert and is very versatile regarding the topping. The fact that it is so incredibly easy makes it almost irresistible!
shermanhenryfloyd

Mar 27, 2017

Recipes for Taste Of Home don't have to be "original". Some cooks are new and have not been making this recipe for 50 years. This was delicious and light, versatile dessert and a "keeper"!
beakpea

Mar 26, 2017

This is an excellent recipe, but my mom was making this in a pie 50 years ago...the only thing different is its split into single servings...not really original.
slocook805

Mar 26, 2017

I make this in a graham pie shell and it's delicious and is my son's favorite pie how ever it makes 6 servings. 8 servings would be a skimpy tease.
tsuop

Mar 26, 2017

Cherry Delight in single servings............ "delightful"
wild_violet1964

Mar 26, 2017

So easy to make and so delicious. I don't usually use the desert cups I just buy a ready made graham cracker crust and make it into a pie. I really like the idea of of the zest I'm going to give that a try; I think a blueberry topping would go really good with the lemon zest.
Naomie

Mar 20, 2017

Many years ago there was a very similar recipe on the label of the store bought graham cracker crust pie shell. Delish! Too sweet for my groups personal taste so I played with the recipe by using more cream cheese and half the sweetened condensed milk. My group loves citrus, so we have mixed it up using lime or orange, including zest. Also great with fresh fruit on top. A great base recipe to personalize to suit your liking.