CHERRY CHEESE DESSERT

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My sister was kind enough to share this recipe. She served this as dessert, and I just had to have the recipe. A very easy dessert to put together! Light and refreshing! A real keeper! * Made with whipping cream, not Cool Whip!!

Provided by Debbie Sue

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Number Of Ingredients 10

THE CRUST
2 c graham cracker crumbs
1/2 c butter, melted
1/4 c sugar
THE FILLING
8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
1 c powdered sugar
1 c heavy whipping cream
THE TOPPING
1 can(s) cherry pie filling

Steps:

  • 1. To make the crust, mix graham cracker crumbs, butter, and sugar together. Press into a 7 x 11 glass baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees, for 8 minutes. Cool crust completely. (may refrigerate while preparing filling)
  • 2. To make the filling, in a large bowl mix the cream cheese and the powdered sugar together. In another bowl, beat the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
  • 3. Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture. Then spread evenly across the graham cracker crust.
  • 4. Next, spread the cherry pie filling evenly across the top. Best if made the day before, and refrigerate overnight.
  • 5. Cut into serving size portions. Enjoy!

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