Cherry Yum Yum Pie Recipe
Buttery graham cracker crust, cherry pie filling, and two creamy layers make a perfect dessert any time of year!
Ingredients
Crust:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs about 12 full graham crackers
- 6 Tbsp salted butter melted
Filling:
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 3 Tbsp powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz package full fat cream cheese softened to room temperature
- ½ cup granulated sugar
Topping:
- 1 21 ounce can of cherry pie filling
- ⅛ tsp almond extract
Instructions
- For crust: Stir together the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Set aside about 1/4 cup. Press the rest into the bottom of a deep dish pie pan. Set aside.
- Combine cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla in a tall bowl. Beat at medium-high speed with an electric hand mixer until stiff peaks form.
- In another large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the granulated sugar and beat until creamy. Fold in the whipped cream.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture in an even layer over the crust.
- Open the pie filling and stir in the almond extract. Spread over the filling.
- Spread the remaining cream cheese filling over the cherries.
- Sprinkle the reserved crumbs over the top.
- Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 3 hours, or overnight.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 379kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 6gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 61mgSodium: 317mgPotassium: 187mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 875IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 122mgIron: 1mg
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