Ingredients for Aunt Debbies Cherry Dessert
- 1 (1/4 oz) envelope unflavored gelatin
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 1 cup milk
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 (2 ounce) envelope Dream Whip dessert topping mix, prepared
- 1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling
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How to Make Aunt Debbies Cherry Dessert
- In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water. Let stand for 5 minutes to soften.
- In a small saucepan, heat milk over medium heat until warm (do not boil).
- Remove from heat and stir in softened gelatin until completely dissolved.
- Set aside to cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar together with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the cooled gelatin mixture to the cream cheese mixture, beating until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, prepare Dream Whip according to package directions.
- Gently fold the prepared Dream Whip into the cream cheese mixture until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Pour the mixture into a serving bowl or individual dessert dishes.
- Top with canned cherry pie filling, spreading evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, until completely chilled and set.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
5 g
Sugar
59g
Fat
58g
Carbs
7g
