Cherry Cheese Crunch Cake
I've made this recipe every year for my family over the holidays. It was originally made by my aunt and has become a tradition in our household ever since. It looks and tastes as if it takes a lot of time and effort, but in reality is super simple.
Ingredients
- Crust
- 1 1/2 sticks butter
- 1 1/2 cup flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 12 ounces whipped topping
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- Topping
- 1 can of cherry pie filling
Details
Servings 10
Level of difficulty Easy
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 20mins
Cost Budget Friendly
Preparation
Step 1
Mix ingredients for crust until coarse crumbs are formed. Press into 13" by 9" cake pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
Step 2
Beat together all filling ingredients until well blended.
Step 3
Pour into crust and spread evenly. Top with pie filling and refrigerate.
You can change the toppings by using strawberry or blueberry pie filling as well.
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Chef Tips and Tricks
Craving sweet? This rustic cherry tart is easy, quick and delicious!
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 shortcrust pastry
- 3 cups / 750 g. of cherries
- 1/3 cup / 60 g. of sugar
- 2/3 cup / 60 g. of almond flour
- 4 tbsp. of brown sugar
- Pistachios
- A dash of milk
METHOD:
- Mix the cherries and sugar together. Let stand 20 minutes.
- Spread or roll out the shortcrust pastry, sprinkle with almond powder and brown sugar.
- Place the cherries in the center of the dough, leaving about 2 inches of free dough on the edges. Fold in the edges.
- Brush with milk (this will make the crust go golden), sprinkle with brown sugar and bake for 20 minutes at 350°F/180°C.
- Top with a handful of chopped pistachios, and serve!
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