CHERRY CREAM CRUNCH

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A buttery crunchy crust and topping of coconut,oats and nuts add a contrast to the creamy lemon and fruit layers.

Provided by Jamallah Bergman

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Number Of Ingredients 17

BASE
1 c all purpose flour
1/2 c brown sugar, firmly packed
dash(es) salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 c margarine or butter, softened
1 tsp vanilla
1 c coconut
1/2 c rolled oats
1/2 c chopped walnuts
FILLING
1 can(s) sweetened condensed milk
1 Tbsp grated lemon peel
1/4 c lemon juice
dash(es) salt
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 can(s) cherry or blueberry fruit pie filling

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 375. In large bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, dash salt,margarine and vanilla; mix at low speed until crumbly. Stir in coconut,oats and walnuts.
  • 2. Press 2 1/2 cup crumb mixture into bottom of ungreased 12x8 inch (2 quart) baking dish or 13x9 inch pan; reserve remaining crumb mixture for topping. Bake at 375 for 12 or until light golden brown.
  • 3. In medium bowl, combine all filling ingredients, except fruit pie filling. Stir until mixture thickens. Spread evenly over crust. Carefully spoon fruit pie filling evenly over lemon filling mixture. Sprinkle reserved crumb mixture over filling. Bake at 375 for an additional 15 to 18 minutes or until golden brown. Cool; refrigerate 2 to 3 hours before serving. Store in refrigerator.

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