Cherry Cheesecake Surprise Layered Dessert

By srumbel

I got this recipe years ago from a friend of mine. I remember thinking that it looked so complicated and tasted so decadent. I was very happy to find that it was quick and easy. Try it out for your self!
from mandatorymooch.com

Ingredients

• 2 packages shortbread cakes (or 1 Angel food cake)
• 2 (8 oz.) packages cream cheese, softened (can use fat free)
• 1 (16 oz.) container sour cream (can use low fat)
• 2 sm. boxes vanilla pudding (can use fat free/sugar free)
• 1 large can cherry pie filling

Preparation

Step 1

Make pudding as directed on box, chill.
In separate large bowl, blend cream cheese and sour cream until smooth.
Fold in pudding, blend on low until smooth.
Cut bread into 1/2 inch pieces and cover bottom of 9x13” pan.
Pour cream mix over bread, smooth out evenly.
Top with spoonfuls of cherry pie filling. Use a knife to swirl it through the cream filling.
Refrigerate for one hour. Enjoy!!


**You can also make this dessert in a deep dish/trifle bowl by doing 2 layers of cake, mix, and cherries. It can also be made into single servings by using small dessert dishes.