CHERRY CHEWBILEES

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This is my absolute favorite summer (or anytime) dessert. I found this recipe in a small Christmas Cookie collection pamphlet from Crisco - 1989

Provided by Jayme Makowski

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 13

CRUST
1 1/2 c walnuts, finely chopped
1 1/4 c all purpose flour
1/2 c brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 c butter flavor shortening
FILLING
2 8 oz packages of cream cheese
2/3 c sugar
2 eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 21 oz can cherry pie filling
TOPPING
1/2 c walnuts, coursely chopped

Steps:

  • 1. HEAT oven to 350. GREASE a 9x13 inch pan with butter flavored shortening.
  • 2. CRUST: Combine flour and brown sugar. Cut in shortening until fine crumbs form. Add finely chopped walnuts. Press crumb mixture into the bottom of baking dish. Bake at 350 for 12-15 minutes until edges are lightly browned.
  • 3. FILLING: Beat cream cheese, sugar, eggs and vanilla in a small bowl. Mix with electric mixer until smooth. Spread over hot baked crust. Bake 15 minutes longer.
  • 4. Remove from oven and allow to cool a bit and finish setting up. Spread cherry pie filling over the cheese layer. Sprinkle coursely chopped walnuts over the top. Refrigerate for several hours. Cut into bars.

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