Cream Cheese Cherry Dessert |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 18 |
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When I'm anticipating a busy day, I make this pretty dessert the night before. You don't need a very big piece to satisfy a sweet tooth. Ingredients:
3 cups rice chex, crushed |
3/4 cup packed brown sugar |
1 cup chopped walnuts |
1/2 cup flaked coconut |
1/2 cup butter, melted |
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened |
1 cup sugar |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
2 eggs |
2 cans (21 ounces each) cherry pie filling |
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, combine the cereal, brown sugar, walnuts, coconut and butter; set aside 1 cup for topping. Press remaining crumb mixture into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish; set aside.
2. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Pour over the crust. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool completely on a wire rack.
3. Spread pie filling over cream cheese layer; top with whipped topping. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Yield: 18-20 servings.
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