recipelink.com Chat Room Recipe Swap - 2001-05-26
From: Nancy,.SanFran

Cherry Cheese Delight
Source: Quick Cooking - May/June 2001
Recipe By :Kathy Branch - West Palm Beach
Serving Size : 12

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine -- softened

Filling:
2 8 oz pkgs cream cheese -- softened
1/2 cup confectioner's sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 12 oz carton frozen whipped topping -- thawed
2 21 oz can cherry pie filling

In a bowl, combine flour, pecans and brown sugar. With a fork, stir in butter until crumbly. Lightly pat into a ungreased 13x9x2-inch baking dish. Bake at 350° for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely.

For filling, in a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, confectioner's sugar and vanilla until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Carefully spread over crust. Top with pie filling. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.