Aunt Debbie’s Cherry Dessert

My mom got this recipe from Aunt Debbie. As a kid I use to think this was almost like heaven. It tastes a bit like cheese cake, but fluffier. The last time I made it for a BUNKO night, the ladies gobbled it up.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 30 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1 (3 ounce) envelope gelatin
• 1⁄4 cup cold water
• 1⁄4 cup milk
• 8  ounces cream cheese
• 1⁄2 cup powdered sugar
• 2 (2 ounce) envelopes  Dream Whip
• 1  cup  canned cherry pie filling

Directions

1. Soften gelatin in cold water. Heat milk, stir in gelatin. Beat until gelatin melts, set aside.
2. Beat cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth. Add gelatin mixture. Beat until well blended.
3. Prepare dream whip as directed. Mix well. Fold into cream cheese mixture. Place in serving bowl. Top with canned cherry pie filling. Refrigerate until completely chilled (at least 2 hours).