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Cherry Cheesecake Lush Dessert

Submitted by Fran Saliger

Servings 12
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Ingredients

  • 1 c. vanilla wafer crumbs
  • 1 c. finely chopped pecans
  • 1 stick butter melted
  • 8 oz. cream cheese softened
  • 1 c. powdered sugar
  • 16 oz. whipped topping divided
  • 2 small boxes cheesecake flavored pudding
  • 3 c. milk
  • 1 can Lucky Leaf Cherry Pie Filling
  • 1/2 c. chopped pecans

Instructions

  1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine vanilla wafer crumbs, finely chopped pecans, and melted butter.
  2. Press into a 9x13 inch baking pan; bake at 350° for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and cool.
  3. In a separate mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, and 1 1/2 c. whipped topping.
  4. Mix until smooth; spread evenly over cooled crust.
  5. Combine cheesecake pudding mix, milk, and 1 c. whipped topping and mix until smooth.
  6. Spread evenly over cream cheese layer in pan.
  7. Top with 1 can Lucky Leaf Cherry Pie Filling, remaining whipped topping, and 1/2 c. chopped pecans.

NOTE:  I use 2 cans of cherry pie filling.