Sunday, May 3, 2009

Sharon's Cheese Cake


This recipe for a Cherry Cheese Cake came from a friend of mine. It is not a cooked cheese cake. I love it. You can put whatever fruit you like on top. I like the cherry the best.

Sharon's Cheese Cake

Base:

1 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup melted butter
1/4 cup sugar

Mix all ingredients together. Reserve about 1/4 cup to sprinkle on top. With the remaining press into 9 X 13 baking pan. Set aside.

Filling:

1 large cream cheese
1/4 cup sugar
1 pkg. dream whip, made according to directions
(I use cool whip small container or about 1/2 a large one.)
I can cherry pie fill

Directions:

Cream 1/4 cup sugar and cream cheese together until smooth. If you use dream whip, prepare as directed and fold into cream cheese mixture. With the cool whip you also will fold into cheese mixture. I have made it both ways and like both. Then top with cherry pie fill and sprinkle with reserved crumb crust. Set in frig to chill and serve. This is a very nice summer dessert.


9 comments:

Rosemary said...

Yummy, I like the idea of using Cool Whip rather than Dream Whip.

Jannett said...

Rosemary....it tastes great either way..but I like the cool whip...now you could add real whipped cream to it... hmmm I wonder how that would be....
Thanks for the comment... :)

Katy said...

Now isn't this just one of the most perfect desserts for a hot summer day! Can't tell you when I wanted something sweet in July and August but didn't want to turn the oven on. Perfect!

Jannett said...

Katy.....I hope you enjoy the cheese cake as much as we do.... thanks for the comment... :)

Jaime said...

that looks delicious! i love that it is no bake

Dan said...

I can eat a whole tray of this, it is amazing. Thanks for making it!

Elyse said...

I love how quickly this comes together! Whenever I have a cheesecake craving, I know this recipe will come together fast. Plus, it's totally versatile. Looks great!

Abby said...

It's almost time for no-bake desserts, for sure, as summer rolls in.

Looks yummy!

Jannett said...

Jamie....Great summer dessert... well anytime really makes up quick even in the cooler months...

Dan... yes ... I know you can eat the whole pan... :)

Elyse....I hope you enjoy it as much as we do... :)

Abby....Thank for the comment.

Thank you everyone... :)

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