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aurelia's cherry dessert

(2 ratings)
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Recipe by
Susan Magness
@imbossmare
Cleburne, TX

This recipe was one of the first desserts I learned how to make. My first mother in-law Aurelia Bell taught me how to make this when I was a very young newlywed who had no idea how to cook let alone back. It has continued to be a family favorite through the years.

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(2 ratings)
method Bake

Ingredients For aurelia's cherry dessert

  • 1 c
    graham cracker crumbs
  • 3 Tbsp
    powdered sugar
  • 1/4 tsp
    cinnamon
  • 1/4 c
    butter, melted
  • 1 pkg
    dream whip, prepared as directed on package
  • 8 oz
    cream cheese, softened
  • 1 c
    sugar
  • 1 can
    wilderness cherry pie filling

How To Make aurelia's cherry dessert

  • 1
    CRUST: Combine 1 cup graham cracker crumbs, 3 Tablespoons powdered sugar, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon. Then stir in 1/4 cup melted butter. Press into bottom of square pan. Chill 15 minutes.
  • 2
    Filling: Prepare 1 package dream whip as directed on package. Then beat in 8 oz. softened cream cheese and 1 cup sugar. Pour over graham cracker crust. Chill 15 minutes.
  • 3
    Cover with pie filling and chill overnight.
  • 4
    NOTE: you can use any type of pie filling.
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