Holiday gatherings call for sweet treats that bring joy and warmth to the occasion. Among the many festive desserts, cherry cream cheese pie stands out with its creamy texture, tangy-sweet cherry filling, and a buttery graham cracker crust. This classic holiday dessert is a delightful blend of flavors and textures that is sure to impress your family and friends. Learn how to make the best holiday cherry cream cheese pie with our easy-to-follow recipe, which includes tips for a perfect crust, a smooth and creamy filling, and a glossy cherry topping.
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CHERRY CREAM CHEESE PIE
My mom is known for her scrumptious desserts. This easy-to-make pie is one she has served often. It's one of my favorite desserts anytime of year. I love the combination of cream cheese and cherry pie filling. -Cindy Kufeldt, Orlando, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar and salt. Add butter; stir until combined. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of a 9-in. pie plate. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Pour pie filling into crust., In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, egg and vanilla until smooth. Carefully spread around outside edges of pie, leaving a 3-in. circle of cherries exposed in the center. , Bake for 30-35 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate for several hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 338 calories, Fat 16g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 237mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
CHERRY CREAM CHEESE PIE
This is one of my favorite and easiest recipes. It is always a hit at parties, bake sales, and pot-lucks. I have modified the original to decrease the fat and calories. It is still delicious.
Provided by Linda B. Rawls
Categories Desserts Pies No-Bake Pie Recipes
Time 4h45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Beat cream cheese until light and fluffy. Gradually add sweetened condensed milk, and continue beating until smooth and combined. Add lemon juice and vanilla; mix well.
- Fill graham cracker crust evenly. Refrigerate until set; this will take between 2 to 4 hours. Just before serving, spread the cherry pie filling over the top of the pie.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 492.2 calories, Carbohydrate 68.7 g, Cholesterol 47.5 mg, Fat 21.5 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 7.6 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 329.2 mg, Sugar 38.5 g
CHERRY CHEESE PIE
Provided by Food Network
Time 10m
Yield 8-10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- BEAT cream cheese until fluffy in large bowl. Gradually beat in sweetened condensed milk until smooth. Stir in lemon juice and vanilla.
- POUR into crust; chill 4 hours or until set. Top with desired amount of cherry pie filling before serving.
- TOPPING VARIATIONS
- BLUEBERRY: Omit cherry pie filling. Combine 1/4 cup sugar and 1 tablespoon cornstarch in medium bowl; mix well. Add 1/2 cup water, 2 tablespoons lemon juice then 2 cup fresh or dry-pack frozen blueberries, thawed; mix well. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 3 minutes or until thick and clear. Cool 10 minutes, stirring constantly. Cool 15 minutes. Spread over pie. Chill thoroughly.
- CRANBERRY: Omit cherry pie filling. Combine 1/3 cups sugar and 1 tablespoon cornstarch in medium saucepan. Add 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons cold water and 2 cups fresh or dry-pack frozen cranberries; mix well. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes. Spread over pie. Chill thoroughly.
- FRESH FRUIT: Omit cherry pie filling. Just before serving, arrange well-drained fresh strawberries, banana slices (dipped in lemon juice and well drained) and blueberries on top of chilled pie. Brush fruit with light corn syrup if desired.
- AMBROSIA: Omit cherry pie filling. Combine 1/2 cup Smucker's Peach or Apricot Preserves, 1/4 cup flaked coconut, 2 tablespoons orange juice and 2 teaspoons cornstarch in small saucepan; cook and stir until thickened. Remove from heat. Arrange fresh orange sections over top of pie; top with coconut mixture. Chill thoroughly.
HOLIDAY CHERRY PIE
Delicious crumb-crust cherry pie. It's great served warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped topping.
Provided by Kari Becerra
Categories Desserts Pies Fruit Pie Recipes Cherry Pie Recipes
Time 1h35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- Whisk together the flour, white sugar, brown sugar, nutmeg, and salt in a bowl. Cut the softened butter into the flour mixture using a pastry blender until crumbly; set aside.
- Bake the pie crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove from oven; reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Stir together the cherry pie filling and cinnamon. Pour into the prepared pie crust. Sprinkle crumb topping over the pie, then sprinkle with the sliced almonds.
- Bake in the preheated oven until crumb topping is lightly browned, about 45 minutes. Allow to cool about 30 minutes before slicing. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 496.3 calories, Carbohydrate 65 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 24.4 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 10.8 g, Sodium 393.4 mg, Sugar 10.5 g
CHERRY CREAM CHEESE PIE
My family has been making this for many years. It's very fast and easy to make. Three hours to chill. You can use different toppings.
Provided by Wendy W88
Categories Pie
Time 5m
Yield 1 pie, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
- Add sweetened condensed milk, blending well.
- Add lemon juice and vanilla until well blended.
- Pour into pie crust and chill 3 hours, or until firm.
- Add cherry filling on top of pie.
- You can also use blueberry, or strawberry pie filling.
HOLIDAY CHERRY CREAM CHEESE PIE
Easy yummy dessert. Make your own cherry mix if you want but sometimes it's nice to take a shortcut. I use E.D. Smith pie filling. This is another no fail recipe.
Provided by Bergy
Categories Pie
Time P1DT15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Whip cream cheese with sugar until fluffy.
- Blend in vanilla.
- Fold in whipped cream.
- Blend thoroughly.
- Spoon into pie shell.
- Spread cherries over the top.
- Refrigerate over night, covered.
LIGHT CHERRY CREAM CHEESE PIE
A great tasting, new lite version of the old stand-by 'Cherry Cream Cheese Pie'. One of my family's favorites, makes a nice potluck dessert!
Provided by BecR2400
Categories Pie
Time 3h15m
Yield 1 Pie, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Beat softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Beat in the vanilla extract, then the condensed milk and the lemon juice., blending well after each addition.
- Pour into a prepared pie shell.
- Chill for 3 hours, until firm.
- Top with light cherry pie filling. Chill until serving time.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 443.3, Fat 19.4, SaturatedFat 9, Cholesterol 40.7, Sodium 368.2, Carbohydrate 57.8, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 45.4, Protein 10.3
Tips for the Perfect Holiday Cherry Cream Cheese Pie:
1. Use fresh or frozen cherries. Frozen cherries should be thawed before using. 2. If using a pre-made pie crust, trim the edges and flute them. 3. Bake the pie until the crust is golden brown and the filling is set. 4. Let the pie cool completely before serving. 5. Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.Conclusion
Impress your family and friends with this easy-to-make Holiday Cherry Cream Cheese Pie. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dessert that will surely be a hit. The creamy filling and sweet cherry topping make this pie a delightful treat that will be enjoyed by everyone. So whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply want to enjoy a delicious dessert, be sure to try this recipe.
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