INGREDIENTS
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2 cans pitted tart cherries
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1 cup reserved cherry liquid
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1 ½ cups sugar, divided (see Directions)
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1/3 cup cornstarch
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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1 tablespoon butter
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Optional: ¼ teaspoon almond or vanilla extract and 3 to 4 drops red food color
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4 cups graham cracker crumbs
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2 sticks butter, melted
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1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
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3/4 cup sugar
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2 teaspoons vanilla
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4 cups heavy whipping cream
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4 tablespoons sugar