Cherry Cheesecake Dessert

By Tom421

Ingredients

• FILLING:
• 1-1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/3 cup butter, melted
• 2 packages (one 8 ounces, one 3 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling

Details

Servings 9
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 30mins
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

In small bowl, combine cracker crumbs and sugar; stir in butter. Press into a greased 8-in. square baking dish; set aside.

In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour into crust.

Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until almost set. Cool for 1 hour on a wire rack. Refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. Spoon pie filling over top.
Yield: 9 servings.