More Valentine treats....

I call this "Cherry-o Cream Cheese Dessert."  It isn't in a pie plate.:-)

The finished product.

This recipe has been around for years and years, and I really cannot remember making it before.  There is nothing difficult about it, and it doesn't require a long list of hard-to-find ingredients.  It actually takes very little effort.  It came to mind because this is the month of George Washington's birthday, and we all know the story of his experience with that cherry tree!  I believe Borden's can be given credit for seeing that this recipe has endured all these years.

CHERRY-O CREAM CHEESE PIE

1 8-oz. package of cream cheese, softened (I used 1/3 less fat).
1 can of Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk (I used fat-free).
1/2 cup lemon juice (No need for fresh here).
1 can cherry pie filling (Lucky Leaf has no high fructose corn syrup).
Graham cracker crust (I used only whole graham crackers to line the bottom of the dish).

- Beat cream cheese till fluffy.  Add Eagle Brand and blend.  Stir in lemon juice.  Pour into crust; refrigerate for about a half hour.  Spoon on cherry pie filling.  Keep refrigerated.

The Man of the House enjoyed this today.  I told him that it was a Valentine treat.:-)  The red fits right in with the season.

There are some birthdays in the family this week.  You know who you are!  Happy Birthday!  Perhaps you are reading along.

The Lady Vols are looking good tonight - unless, of course, you are a Kentucky fan.:-)

There is the prediction that winter may pay a brief overnight visit.  Crews have been out preparing the roads, just in case.  I'll let you know tomorrow what developed.  I have some "playing" to do, and I don't want anything to interfere.:-)

Next post - Remember that cookie dough?