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

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 15 min. YIELD: 8 servings.

Pretty layers of graham cracker crumbs, tasty filling and fruit topping make these cherry 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

1. In a small bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, sugar and butter. Divide among 8 dessert dishes, about 4 rounded teaspoonfuls in each.
2. 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.

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