Aunt Debbies Cherry Dessert Recipes

CLASSIC CHERRY DELIGHT

Steps:

• Add the butter to a medium bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds or until melted. Add the graham cracker crumbs and sugar and mix well to combine. Pat the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of a sprayed 8 x 8 baking dish. Set aside.
• Add the cream cheese to a large bowl. Mix with a mixer until the cream cheese of smooth and free of any lumps. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla and mix well. Add the cool whip and mix until the cool whip and cream cheese are combined, but don't overmix.
• Spread the filling evenly over the graham cracker crust, using a spoon or offset spatula. Spoon the cherry pie filling over the top and carefully spread it evenly over the filling.
• Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. I like to leave it overnight.
• Refrigerate leftovers.

AUNT DEBBIE'S CHERRY DESSERT

Steps:

• Soften gelatin in cold water. Heat milk, stir in gelatin. Beat until gelatin melts, set aside.
• Beat cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth. Add gelatin mixture. Beat until well blended.
• Prepare dream whip as directed. Mix well. Fold into cream cheese mixture. Place in serving bowl. Top with canned cherry pie filling. Refrigerate until completely chilled (at least 2 hours).

AUNT DEBBIES FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• 1. In a large bowl combine Tang and pudding.
• 2. Drain pineapple and fruit cocktail in a separate bowl. Use 1/2 cup of the juice. If more is needed use from the oranges.
• 3. Pour juice into pudding mixture, beat on low for 3 minutes.
• 4. Add all canned fruit and stir to mix. Add Walnuts.

~ AUNT BESSIES CHERRY CREAM PIE ~ NO BAKE

Steps:

• 1. Crust: Preheat oven to 350 degree F. In a small bowl, mix together the crumbs and sugar. Add butter and stir thoroughly, making sure all crumbs are moistened. Place in 9 inch pie plate. I use a metal measuring cup to evenly press crumbs against sides of plate. Pat bottom of crust evenly. Bake for 10 minutes. Cool completely. Can also use store bought crust, but homemade is always better!
• 2. In a med bowl, whip cream cheese. Add sugar and thoroughly blend. Stir in sour cream and vanilla, incorporating well. Fold in the 2 cups of cool whip until completely incorporated.
• 3. Spread into cooled crust. Top with favorite fruit and chill for at least a couple hours. Enjoy!