Thursday, August 26, 2010

Cherry Cheese Dessert

Cherry Cheese Dessert


CRUST:
  • 1 c. butter
  • 2 c. flour
  • 1/2 c. pecans
  • 1/2 c. sugar
Method
Soften butter (do not melt). Mix flour, pecans and sugar together and add butter. Mix until crumbly. Press mixture into a 9"x13" pan. Bake at 350 degrees until light golden brown, approximately 12 to 15 minutes. Cool in pan. Add filling after crust is completely cooled, 20 to 25 minutes.

FILLING:
  • 1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
  • 2 c. powdered sugar
  • 1 lg. container Cool Whip
  • 6 tbsp. milk
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 2 cans cherry pie filling
Method:
Cream together cream cheese, sugar, milk and vanilla. Fold Cool Whip into cheese mixture. Spread mixture over cooled crust add top off with cherry filling. Refrigerate unused portions. This makes 1 (9"x13") or 2 (8") round pans.

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