Cherry Cheesecake Recipe

Crust

• 1/2 box graham cracker crumbs
• 1/4 box powdered sugar
• 1 stick butter
• 3/4 cup finely chopped pecans

Melt the butter and add crumbs and powdered sugar. Mix well and pat firmly into a 9-inch baking dish or pie pan. Spread pecans evenly over the crust.

Filling

• 1 package dream whip
• 1/2 cup milk
• 3 8-oz packages cream cheese, softened
• 2 tbsp. lemon juice
• 1 1/2 tbsp. sugar
• 1/4 box powdered sugar
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1 can cherry pie filling
• 1 tbsp. almond extract

Mix dream whip with milk and vanilla. Add cream cheese, powdered sugar and lemon juice. Beat until firm. Fold into crust. Mix cherries, sugar and almond extract and spoon on top of cheesecake. Refrigerate at least three hours before serving. However, it is the better if it is prepared a day in advance.