Favorite Fare, Society
August 1, 2019

Cherry delight, Dreamsicle cheesecake, Texas cobbler

By Melanie Behrens

Let’s have dessert!

Cherry delight

Crust:

2 C crushed graham crackers

1/2 C melted butter

1/4 C white sugar

Filling:

1 8-oz. pkg. cream cheese, room temperature

1 C heavy whipping cream

1 C powdered sugar

1 large can of cherry pie filling

 Preheat oven to 350 degrees. For crust – Mix crushed graha...

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