Reviewed: Jul. 17, 2006

A great, easy summer dessert! Based on reviews I bought two crusts and was able to make two small pies from the recipe. I used confectioner's sugar and added a carmel drizzle to the top. Very good and will make again, thank you!

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ACFROGG

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Living In: Greeley, Colorado, USA

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Reviewed: Jul. 14, 2006

This was a great no bake dessert!. I used a store bought shortbread crust that I spread with a little homemade strawberry freezerjam. Then filled it with the cream cheese mixture. To which I added lemon zest. Then I tpped it with more strawberry jam. I also used reduced fat cream cheese and light Cool Whip. The result was a wonderful cool summer treat that I will make again! Oh, with the extra that didn't fit in the crust I spread it on half a graham cracker, topped it with the other half and put it in the freezer. Like a little ice cream sandwich! Thanks!

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Home Town: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Living In: Washington, Maine, USA

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Reviewed: Jul. 14, 2006

based on the few inexpensive ingredients and ease of prep, I'm rating this a 5. Although I prefer the 'real deal', this was great for the summer. I made my own crust using up those Danish butter cookies that I had a ton of leftover in the freezer from X-mas. This made a superb buttery shortbread crust. I beat the cream cheese w/sugar real well and there was no graininess. It also incorporated alot of air and the filling was very fluffy. Used French Vanilla cool-whip and added the vanilla and the zest of 1 orange. When the crust came out of the oven, I placed chocolate chips in the bottom and they melted a bit to press into the bottom of the crust and topped with the filling. The combo of orange and chocolate was incredible. I made a small cupcake size cake for me to rate and gave the pie to a neighbor boy. If using a store bought crust, I think there would be way too much filling for the shell, so you might as well make your own and put it in a larger pie plate. Very versatile recipe. Thanks alot!

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TUNISIANSWIFE

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Home Town: King Ferry, New York, USA

Living In: Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

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Reviewed: Jul. 13, 2006

I made my own g. cracker crust and, based on other reviews, used a 10" inch pie plate. I mixed the cream cheese, vanilla, & sugar then added 1/2 the cool whip. I spread this over the bottom & up the sides of the pie crust to form a space to spoon the pie filling into. I used cherry pie filling. I mixed the remaining cool whip with a couple tablespoons of the cherry pie filling and spread that over the pie filling. My husband gave it an 8 and wants it again--said it was his kind of pie--Mom gave it a 4. She & I prefer a real cheesecake flavour. However I'm giving it 5 stars because it is quick & easy, tasted very good, hubby loved it, and it is very versatile--I'd like to try it with pineapple or my own fresh strawberry filling sometime.

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Home Town: Bixby, Oklahoma, USA

Living In: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA

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Reviewed: Dec. 31, 2005

I loved this recipe. I used 3/4 cup of sugar instead of a cup. That's the only thing I changed. I could eat the whole pie by myself, if left alone lone enough.

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Reviewed: Oct. 11, 2004

This cheesecake is not only easy its delicious I also used some cinnamon in the apple pie filling to give it an even more autumn flavor my family loves this Thank you!!!!!

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Reviewed: Mar. 22, 2004

Way too much filling for a 9 inch crust but a tasty recipe nonetheless.

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Reviewed: Jan. 23, 2003

excellent!!! make sure you use cool whip. add about 3 tbsp of cocoa for no bake chocolate cheese cake. there was almost a fight for the last piece

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Reviewed: Oct. 8, 2002

This is not exactly a cheesecake, but that's okay because it's better - Much simpler and takes no time. Great with pineapple! Also work well to add a hint of lemon extract and top with lemon curd!

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Reviewed: Apr. 15, 2002

So easy I made two. One was the hit of Bunko night and the other was the hit of my in-laws' visit. Quick, easy, and delicious. What more could you want?

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Reviewed: Dec. 17, 2001

Excellent!! I used blueberry pie filling instead. Also I spooned half of the pie mixture into the crust; then add the filling next top it with remaining pie mixture. My family loved it. Great recipe.

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Reviewed: Oct. 29, 2001

This is execllent cheesecake. I substituted 1/3 less fat cream cheese and fat free whipped cream and my boyfriend loved it. This is the only light version he will eat. We also put it in the freezer and took out 10 min before serving and topped with strawberries on day and carmel and pecans the next!! Was gone in less than one day!

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HEATHERCO

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Reviewed: Dec. 9, 2000

Another pie recipe asking the cook to fit 10 pounds of stuff into a 5-pound bag... The filling amounts specified are way too much for a 9-in pie crust!

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MIHAELA

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Reviewed: Jul. 30, 2000

This was an extremely easy recipe, but it still tasted wonderful. It would be interesting to try a variety of toppings.

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Reviewed: May 27, 2000

I tried freezing my cheesecake for a cooler treat and it still tasted as good! 1 hour before serving transfer to chiller compartment. My roommates in my hostel love it!

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