CHERRY ALMOND TART

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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.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 14-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

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 : Calories 345 calories, Fat 18g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 335mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.