Cherry Cream Crown - "Fingers"

By jannycerv

Ingredients

• 2 pkgs (3oz) Ladyfingers (separated)
• 1/4 c. Brandy or Rum
• 1 pkg. (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 c. sugar
• 1 pt. heavy cream
• 1 t. vanilla
• 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling

Preparation

Step 1

Brush ladyfingers with rum. Line sides of 9" springform pan tightly with about 1/2 ladyfingers, rounded sides against pan. Beat cheese with sugar until creamy; set aside. In large bowl of mixer whip cream and vanilla till stiff. Gently but thoroughly fold cheese mixture until well blended. Spread a layer in pan; top with 1/2 remaining lady fingers; repeat; then spread with final layer cheese mixture. Cover and chill overnight (24 hours). Carefully spoon pie filling over cheese. Chill several hours.