Cherry Cheese Pie

* Exported from MasterCook *

CHERRY CHEESE PIE

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cheese Desserts
Fruits

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 x --brown sugar graham crust--
1 T ------------------------
1 1/2 c Graham cracker crumbs -- *
1/4 c Brown sugar -- firmly packed
1/3 c Butter or margarine -- melted
1 x ----------filling-----------
8 oz Cream cheese -- softened, plus
3 oz Cream cheese -- softened
1/2 c Sugar
1/2 t Vanilla
2 ea Egg whites -- stiffly beaten
16 oz Cherries -- pie, in water
1 x Red food coloring
1/4 c Sugar
1 t Cornstarch

* 20 Graham crackers, crushed, should give you this amount of
crumbs.
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++++ CRUST: Combine the cracker crumbs, the brown sugar and butter in
a small bowl, blending well. Press into the bottom and up the sides
of a 9-inch pie plate. FILLING: Beat the two packages of cream cheese
in a bowl using an electric mixer set on medium speed, until smooth.
Gradually add 1/2 cup of sugar and the vanilla, blending well. Gently
fold the stiffly beaten egg whites into the cream cheese mixture.
Pour into the brown sugar pie crust. Bake at 325 degrees F. for 25
minutes or until the filling is set. Cool on a wire rack. Drain the
cherries, reserving 1/2 cup of the juice. Combine the reserved juice
with a few drops of red food coloring, 1/4 cup of sugar, and the
cornstarch in a 2 quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring
constantly, until the mixture boils and thickens. Remove from the
heat and cool slightly. Arrange the cherries over the cheese filling,
then spoon the glaze over the cherries. Cover and chill for at least
1 hour in the refrigerator or until the glaze is set. Serve cold.



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