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.