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Cherry Cheese Delight

SUBMITTED BY: Kathy Branch

"'You couldn't ask for anything more than a nutty crust topped with a smooth cream cheese mixture and sweet cherries,' assures Kathy Branch of West Palm Beach, Florida. Since this dessert is made the night before, you don't have to worry about last-minute fuss."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 10 stars. This recipe average a 4.5 star rating.
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  20 Min
READY IN  40 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
  • FILLING:
  • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 2 (21 ounce) cans cherry pie filling

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a bowl, combine flour, pecans and brown sugar. With a fork, stir in butter until crumbly. Lightly pat into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees F for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely.
  2. For filling, in a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and vanilla until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Carefully spread over crust. Top with pie filling. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 30, 2007 by JLINDEN
I made this absolutely delicious recipe for my family. Since my mother has trouble eating... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 9, 2007 by Carol Sue
Delicious! My 10-year old son made these today for his entire school & everyone loved it. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 30, 2007 by GRANNYLOOHOO
We loved this--I halved the recipe but put it in a pan larger than I should have, so the crust... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 2, 2007 by Brandiebb
I've used a similar recipe before and it is always a big hit. I usually substitute the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 22, 2008 by Lisa H
Ilove this recipe. It is easy to make. It is a perfect dessert because it is tasty and light.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 10, 2008 by HOLLY D
I thought the filling on this was very bland and the UNtastiest Cherry Delight i've ever had. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2008 by healthyeats
Looks good, tastes great!! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2007 by Naylynn
This was really good....the nutty crust was a nice change from the usual graham cracker crust.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2007 by flower363
it looks good but i havent tasted it yet