No-Bake Cherry Yum Yum
Cream Cheese Mixture:
0.5 c. confectioners' sugar
1 package cream cheese
1 c. whipping cream
0.25 tsp. almond extract
4 T. granulated sugar
0.25 tsp. vanilla extract
Crust:
5 T. unsalted butter
1 1/4 c. graham cracker crumbs
Cherry Filling:
1 can cherry pie filling
INSTRUCTIONS:
Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture:
With an electric mixer, cream together softened cream cheese, 0.5
cup confectioners' sugar, and almond extract until smooth.
In a separate bowl, whip the whipping cream, 4 tablespoons
granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
By hand, mix together whipped cream and cream cheese mixture until
well combined.
Prepare the Crust:
In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Blend
with a fork until crumbs are moistened.
Set aside 2 tablespoons of crumbs to sprinkle on the top.
Press crumb mixture into the bottom of a 9x9-inch pan that's been
sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
Assemble the Yum Yum Layers:
Spread a little less than half the cream cheese/whipped cream
mixture evenly over the crust.
Drop cherry pie filling by large spoonfuls on top of the cream cheese
layer. Gently spread cherry pie filling evenly over the cream cheese
layer.
Top cherry layer with the remaining cream cheese/whipped cream
mixture. Gently spread it evenly over the cherry layer, covering it
completely.
Sprinkle the top with the 2 tablespoons reserved graham cracker
crumbs.
Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight before serving.
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