#3 EASY CHERRY CHEESECAKE DIP

EASY CHERRY CHEESECAKE DIP

Ingredients:

For the cherry topping:

• 4 cups frozen cherries
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

For the cheesecake filling:

• 1 8 oz. package cream cheese
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream

Instructions:

• In a medium saucepan, stir together the 4 cups frozen cherries, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 1/4 cup water, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat and simmer until thickened, 5-10 minutes.
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• Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate until cooled completely.
  
• With an electric mixer, beat 1 8 oz. package cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar in a large bowl until smooth.
  
• In a medium bowl, beat 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream with an electric mixer until stiff peaksform. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream.
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• Spread the cheesecake mixture evenly in a pie plate or shallow bowl. Spread the cherry pie filling over cheesecake layer.
  
• Serve immediately with cookies, graham crackers, etc. Or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.