Cherry-Topped Cream Cheese Pie

This easy-as-pie cheesecake dessert is a good make-ahead treat for parties and casual entertaining.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 (8-ounce) container sour cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 (8-ounce) container frozen dessert topping, thawed
1 (10-inch) graham cracker pie crust
1 (21-ounce) can cherry pie filling

Cooking Directions:

1. In a large bowl, with an electric mixer at medium speed, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
2. Add sour cream and vanilla and beat until well blended.
3. Fold in whipped topping.
4. Transfer to pie crust and top with cherry pie filling, or spoon pie filling over individual servings.
5. Cover and chill for at least 3 hours before serving.

Makes 8 servings.

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