Cherry Cream Cheese Dessert

Name: Cherry Cream Cheese Dessert
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs (about 12 squares); 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; FILLING:; 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk; 1/3 cup lemon juice; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield 8 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

It could not be easier to put together this pretty cherry cream cheese dessert. Serve in parfait glasses or martini glasses to turn this simple treat into a fancy one.

Ingredients

3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs (about 12 squares)
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
FILLING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1/3 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, sugar and butter. Divide among 8 dessert dishes, about 4 rounded teaspoonfuls in each.
In a small bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add milk until blended. Beat in lemon juice and vanilla. Spoon 1/4 cup into each dish. Top with pie filling, about 1/4 cup in each.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 418 calories, 18g fat (11g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 228mg sodium, 59g carbohydrate (51g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein.

Pretty layers of graham cracker crumbs, tasty filling and fruit topping make these cherry cream cheese desserts a standout! For a nice change, you can substitute blueberry pie filling or another fruit flavor for the filling called for in the recipe. —Melody Mellinger, Myerstown, Pennsylvania

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