~ cherry cheesecake dessert ~
A wonderful dessert to take to a potluck. Or, serve to your Valentine. I derived this recipe from my friend Linda, although I tweaked it somewhat to my liking. Enjoy!
prep time
15 Min
cook time
55 Min
method
Bake
yield
10 - 12
Ingredients
- 1 - 16.5 ounces yellow cake mix / reserve 3/4 cup
- 1 - egg
- 2 - 3 tablespoons vegetable oil - enough to be able to press out into pan
- 2 - 8 ounces cream cheese - softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3 - eggs
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 large can - cherry pie filling ( i use two )
How To Make ~ cherry cheesecake dessert ~
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Step 1Preheat oven to 300 degree F. In a medium sized bowl, combine cake mix ( after reserving 3/4 cup ) with 1 egg and oil. Press into bottom and somewhat up the sides of a 9 x 13 baking dish. Set aside. -
Step 2In a large bowl, with hand mixer, blend cream cheese with 1/2 cup sugar.
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Step 3Add eggs and reserved 3/4 cup cake mix. Beat until smooth.
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Step 4Add milk, lemon juice and vanilla. Blend well, make sure you scrape the sides of the bowl.
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Step 5Pour evenly into prepared crust. Bake for 50 - 55 minutes or until set and beginning to become golden around edges.
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Step 6Spread on the cherry topping and refrigerate until chilled and ready to serve. I also add a dollop of whipped cream to each individual piece.
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Category:
Cakes
Category:
Fruit Desserts
Category:
Other Desserts
Keyword:
#cheesecake
Keyword:
#cream-cheese
Keyword:
#cherries
Keyword:
#Dessert
Keyword:
#cake
Ingredient:
Fruit
Method:
Bake
Culture:
American
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