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Cherry Cheese Delight

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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (15)

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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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 2, 2007 by Brandiebb   view full review
I've used a similar recipe before and it is always a big hit. I usually substitute the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 30, 2007 by JLINDEN   view full review
I made this absolutely delicious recipe for my family. Since my mother has trouble eating...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 9, 2007 by Carol Sue Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Delicious! My 10-year old son made these today for his entire school & everyone loved it. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 30, 2007 by GRANNYLOOHOO Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
We loved this--I halved the recipe but put it in a pan larger than I should have, so the crust...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 4, 2011 by stacie   view full review
YUM...YUM...YUM!!! BROUGHT THIS TO WORK FOR A FRIENDS BDAY AND WAS A HIT!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 9, 2009 by MARYG827   view full review
I just made this for a family gathering and everyone loved it! The crust had a wonderful...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 23, 2009 by alenglish04   view full review
A good ole classic recipe every one will talk about!
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 20, 2009 by chic   view full review
I enjoyed the filling but i didn't like the crust. Mine turned out hard, and i followed...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2008 by healthyeats   view full review
Looks good, tastes great!!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2007 by Naylynn   view full review
This was really good....the nutty crust was a nice change from the usual graham cracker crust....

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