My mom is known for her scrumptious desserts. This cherry cream cheese pie is one she's served often. It's one of my favorite desserts anytime of year. I love the combination of cream cheese and cherry pie filling.
TIME & SERVINGS
PREP TIME:10 MIN
BAKE TIME:40 MIN
YIELDS: 8 SERVINGS
INGREDIENT
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
INSTRUCTIONS(STEPS)
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, combine flour, sugar and salt. Add butter; stir until combined. Press onto the bottom and up the side of a 9-in. pie plate. Bake until lightly browned, 10-12 minutes. Pour pie filling into crust.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, remaining 1/3 cup sugar, egg and vanilla until smooth. Carefully spread around outside edges of pie, leaving a 3-in. circle of cherries exposed in the center.
- Bake until edge begins to brown, 30-35 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate pie for several hours before serving.