How to Make Cherry Cream Cheese Dessert - A Step-by-Step Guide

Cherries are one of nature's greatest gifts, and when they're in season, they're perfect for all kinds of delicious desserts. When it comes to creating a show-stopping cherry dessert, this Cherry Cream Cheese Dessert is a fantastic choice. With its layers of creamy, tangy filling and sweet, juicy cherries, it's a dessert that's sure to impress your family and friends.

This Cherry Cream Cheese Dessert is a perfect combination of flavors and textures. The creamy layers of cream cheese a...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup crushed shortbread cookies
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1 (8 ounce) package reduced-fat cream cheese
  • ½ cup low-fat plain Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 desserts

  • Combine shortbread cookie crumbs, butter, and sugar in a small bowl; set aside.
  • Combine cream cheese, yogurt, condensed milk, lemon juice, almond extract, and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Using an electric mixer, beat until smooth.
  • Add about 1 tablespoon of cookie mixture to the bottom of four 8-ounce canning jars or small dessert dishes. Spoon or pipe in a layer of the cream cheese mixture, followed by a layer of cherry pie filling. Repeat this layering once more.
  • Move desserts to the refrigerator to chill for at least 30 minutes or longer before serving.
  • Nutrition

    803 cal.

    • Total Fat: 36g
    • Saturated Fat: 17g
    • Cholesterol: 79mg
    • Sodium: 542mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 107g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 33g
    • Protein: 13g
    • Vitamin C: 10mg
    • Calcium: 212mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 462mg