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Helen Schroeder's Cherry Cheesecake Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
Bottom layer:
1 package graham crackers (20 squares)
2 tsp. sugar
1/4 cup soft butter

Filling:
3 - 8 ounce packages of Philadelphia cream cheese
1 heaping cup powdered sugar
2 envelopes of Dream Whip Whipped Topping (makes 4 cups) (online at Amazon or Walmart) or 4 cups of Dream Whip frozen topping, thawed (easier and faster)
1 tsp vanilla

Topping:
2 cans cherry pie filling

Directions:
Directions:
Crust: Put graham crackers in a Ziploc bag and roll with a rolling pin until you have a fine crumb. Pour into a bowl and mix in the sugar. Cut in the butter until you have a coarse crumb mixture. Pat into an ungreased 9" x 13" cake pan. Put in frig to chill while making the filling.

Filling: Cream the cream cheese in a mixer. Add powdered sugar. Whip the Dream Whip powder according to package directions (or thaw frozen Dream Whip). Blend into the cream cheese. Add vanilla. Pour over the crust and smooth out to the edges of the cake pan.

Topping: Spread the 2 cans of cherry pie filling over the top. Chill at least 1 hour (over night is better). Cut into pieces.

Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
approximately 18
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
Never timed it - maybe 30 min.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
When Helen made this dessert there never were any leftovers! This is an easy and quick dessert to make.

 

 

 

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