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Cherry Cream Cheese Pie

Cherry Cream Cheese Pie

Name: Cherry Cream Cheese Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 4 h 45 min
Yield: 9 inch pie
Ingredients: 1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust; 1 (21 ounce) can light cherry pie filling; 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk; ⅓ cup lemon juice; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Rating: 4.5 stars

125 Ratings
98 Reviews
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This is one of my favorite and easiest recipes. It is always a hit at parties, bake sales, and pot-lucks. I have modified the original to decrease the fat and calories. It is still delicious.

By Linda B. Rawls

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Recipe Summary

prep:

15 mins

additional:

4 hrs 30 mins

total:

4 hrs 45 mins

Servings:

Yield:

9 inch pie

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 8 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust
1 (21 ounce) can light cherry pie filling
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
⅓ cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1

Beat cream cheese until light and fluffy. Gradually add sweetened condensed milk, and continue beating until smooth and combined. Add lemon juice and vanilla; mix well.

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Step 2

Fill graham cracker crust evenly. Refrigerate until set; this will take between 2 to 4 hours. Just before serving, spread the cherry pie filling over the top of the pie.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

492 calories; protein 7.6g 15% DV; carbohydrates 68.7g 22% DV; fat 21.5g 33% DV; cholesterol 47.5mg 16% DV; sodium 329.2mg 13% DV. Full Nutrition

Reviews (98)

Most helpful positive review

Jillian

07/19/2011

Wow does this bring back memories...my Grandma Helen used to make this all the time and everyone loved it! She used to call it "Cherry O'Cream Cheese Pie". This was very easy to make and very good and while it's not a "cheesecake" it's not bad for so few ingredients and being "no bake". I followed the recipe exactly but I did change up the graham cracker crust this time. I used a chocolate version to give it a "black forest" flavor. Definitely chill it for at least 3 hours and don't overbeat your ingredients for those who found it didn't firm up. I'm sure then it'll come out just like hers did. And like Grandma's always do, she'd add whipped cream on top! Those were the days... Read More

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THEMARLATTS

10/22/2006

This pie tasted OK, it was the consistency that was the problem. Even after being in the fridge for 4 hours, it didn't firm up. It came out more like a thin pudding than a pie! I made it exactly as directed, with full-fat ingredients. The flavor was also extremely lemony - next time I might put more cream cheese in - the flavor of it was hidden behind the lemon. Read More

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125 Ratings

5 star values: 92
4 star values: 17
3 star values: 8
2 star values: 3
1 star values: 5

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Jillian

07/19/2011

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SYNDI111

12/29/2002

I dont eat sweets but my friend does I made this. Flavor he said was perfect but it has been sitting in my fridge overnight still hasnt firmed up what did I do wrong? Read More

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My Passionate Palate

11/30/2009

For Firmer Pie: Try Knox (unflavored) Gelatin. Into 1/3 cup of fresh squeezed lemon juice mix in 1 1/2 to 2 tsp & let it stand for 1 minute (lemon juice will 'swell' or thicken). Incorporate into cream cheese/milk mixture. If you use fresh--crush your pulp or strain it. Do not use too much of the Knox or your pie will be more gelatinous than the creamy texture this delicious pie is known for. Using the Knox means you don't have to sacrifice your lemony flavor by cutting it due to 'soupy' problems and you do not have to add extra cream cheese either which to me cuts into the other flavors. Try not putting all that 'cherry glop' (sorry I hate tha stuff) on the whole pie but spoon over individual slices. This will keep pie filling from 'saggin' because of the heavy weight of filling. It also keeps pie from leaking after a few days (if it last that long) making the pie look 'unappealing'. I have never had a problem with soupy-ness or a pie that doesn't set at all. The Original recipe itself just yields a pretty soft texture. However I experimented years ago with unflavored gelatin because I like my pies to cut 'clean'. This will do just that for you. And because it is unflavored...you don't interupt the original taste of the recipe. Call it an 'invisible band-aid'. I use sweetened thawed strawberries or frozen cherries mixed with sugar. I lost the recipe & knew someone would have it here. Thanks for posting. Read More

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WHOSBIG

12/30/2002

This has always been a favorite of our family also. For anyone who loves cream cheese this is a winner!!! Actual preparation time is about 15 minutes and do yourself a favor by using true vanilla extract and real lemons for the juice. You will be tempted to eat many helpings but beware this pie is incredibly rich and you will pay a price for overindulgence. Simple and delicious...... Jason Bennett Read More

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DANA1234

12/30/2002

I used this recipe to enter a pie in a pie contest at work and it won 1st place absolutly delicious and very easy to make. Read More

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THEMARLATTS

10/21/2006

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Jennifer

12/01/2008

I read the other reviews and was worried that maybe it wouldn't set or would be too lemony but I followed the directions and it was PERFECT!!! OMG sooo yummy! I agree that someone must have used evaporated milk instead of sweetened condensed milk. It was perfect as is! Read More

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MASCHERIAD

10/22/2007

for those who can't take the sweetness of it all this might help use two packages of cream cheese instead of one and instead of sweet milk you can just use sugar that way you can taste as you mix to see what works best for you i have made this for years and it really is a great recipe. Read More

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WENDY1960

03/25/2005

really great didn't change a thing Read More

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I dont eat sweets but my friend does I made this. Flavor he said was perfect but it has been sitting in my fridge overnight still hasnt firmed up what did I do wrong?