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.

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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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10 Amazing Pink Dessert Recipes

 As we say goodbye to February I would like to celebrate with a Pink Party!!  
Check out these  
10 Amazing Pink Dessert Recipes 

that I gathered from my previous Tasty Thursdays linky parties.  They will tempt your tastebuds and seduce your sweet tooth.  Go visit each of these wonderful blogs and tell them I sent you!!

Strawberry Cool Whip Cookies from Yummy, Healthy, Easy

Wonton Strawberry Stacks from Table for 7

Cherry Chocolate Nut Bars from Six Sister's Stuff

Strawberry Milkshake Cupcakes from Annie's Noms

Cherry Chip Sandwich Hearts from Sugar n Spice Gals

Strawberries and Cream Bundt Cake from Chocolate, Chocolate and More

Strawberry Thumbprints from Lemons for Lulu

Frozen Strawberry Cream Pie from Adorned from Above

Divinity Kisses from Memories by the Mile

Pink Lemonade Marble Cake from Winnish

This post is linked up to THESE GREAT PARTIES!!!! 

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