Cherry Cheesecake Surprise Layered Dessert

I got this recipe years ago from a friend of mine.  I remember thinking that it looked so complicated and tasted so decadent.  I was very happy to find that it was quick and easy.  Try it out for your self!

Ingredients:
2 packages pre-made shortcakes, usually come 6 to a package...may be called dessert cakes or dessert shells in your grocery store (or 1 Angel food cake)
2 (8 oz.) packages cream cheese, softened (can use fat free)
1 (16 oz.) container sour cream (can use low fat)
2 sm. boxes (3.5 oz) vanilla instant pudding (can use fat free/sugar free)
1 large can cherry pie filling (30 oz.)

Directions:

1. Make pudding as directed on box, chill.  
2. In separate large bowl, blend cream cheese and sour cream until smooth.  
3. Fold in pudding, blend on low until smooth.   
4. Cut bread into 1/2 inch pieces and cover bottom of 9x13” pan. 
5. Pour cream mix over bread, smooth out evenly.  
6. Top with spoonfuls of cherry pie filling.  Use a knife to swirl it through the cream filling.
7. Refrigerate for one hour.  
8. Scoop into bowls and devour with a spoon.  Enjoy!!

**You can also make this dessert in a deep dish/trifle bowl by doing 2 layers of cake, mix, and cherries.  It can also be made into single servings by using small dessert dishes.

Thanks ~ Nichi

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Fantastic Fruit Series - Week #5 - Unlimited Limes

 For any of you that follow my blog you know that I'm in the midst of a  

10-week Fantastic Fruit Series.  

I hope you enjoy these roundups of amazing recipes.

Week #1 was Lemon Love - 50 Amazing Recipes
 Week #2 was Wonderful Watermelon -10 Recipes
Week #3 was Sweet Strawberries - 25 Recipes
Week #4 was Outstanding Oranges - 20 Recipes

Week #5 is celebrating unlimited LIMES!!

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I've also added one of my own favorites.

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The next celebration is all about peaches...stay tuned!!

Lime Icebox Pie from The Weary Chef

Margarita Cupcakes from The Mandatory Mooch

Watermelon Lime Slushie from Cookin for the Seven Dwarfs

Key Lime Cake from Your Homebased Mom

Sesame Salmon with Lime Broccoli from Anyonita Nibbles

Honey, Garlic and Lime Shrimp from Hot Eats and Cool Reads

Key Lime Pie Muddy Buddies from Living Better Together

Key Lime Pies in a Jar from Home Cooking Memories

Sweet & Tart Key Lime Bars from My Life as Robin's Wife

Yucatan-Style Chicken, Lime and Orzo Soup from Cooking on the Front Burner

Mini Key Lime Pies from Flavors by Four

Raspberry Lime Milkshake from Cookin for the Seven Dwarfs

Blackberry Scones with Lime Glaze from Hot Eats and Cool Reads

Key Lime Pie Bites from I Dig Pinterest

Easy Cherry Limeade from Flour On My Face

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Cherry Cheesecake Dip

Are you a big fan of cheesecake?  If so, then this is the perfect recipe for you.  I really liked how simple it was.  And my family liked it too.  Best of all, it could be made to be gluten free by using gluten free graham crackers. 

Ingredients:

1 pkg. cream cheese, softened
1 jar marshmallow fluff 
2 tubs Cool Whip 
2 cans cherry pie filling
Box of graham crackers

Directions:

1.  Crush two sleeves of graham crackers.  Pour into 9x13 pan to serve as crust. 
2.  Mix cream cheese and marshmallow fluff until smooth. Fold in Cool Whip.
3.  Spread into dish.

4.  Cover with cherry pie filling.

5.  Chill until served.
6.  Serve with graham crackers broken into single sticks.

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Thanks ~ Nichi

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