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Holiday Cherry Pie Recipe

By National Sweet Cherry Growers & Industries Foundation
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This holiday pie works well for Christmas or Valentine’s day with its vibrant pink and red coloring.
This holiday pie works well for Christmas or Valentine’s day with its vibrant pink and red coloring.
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2 pies; 12 servings SERVINGS

Ingredients

  • 1 package (16 oz.) frozen sweet cherries (about 1 3/4 cups)
  • 1 package (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 container (8 oz.) frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 2 (8-inch) chocolate crumb pie crusts

Directions

  • Chop cherries while frozen. Keep frozen until ready to use.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth.
  • Gradually add sweetened condensed milk; mix well. Add chopped cherries, lemon juice and almond extract; stir just until combined.
  • Fold in whipped topping.
  • Pour cherry mixture evenly into pie crusts.
  • Freeze for 8 hours, or overnight. Cut into serving-size pieces.
  • Garnish as desired; serve immediately.
  • Store leftovers, covered, in freezer.This recipe originally aired in the February 2007 issue of Heart of the Home.

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