No-Bake Cherry Cheese Squares

Recipe Ingredients

1 1/4 cups	182g / 6.4oz	Graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup	99g / 3.5oz	Granulated sugar - divided
1/3 cup	65g / 2.3oz	Butter or margarine - melted
1		Cream cheese - softened
2 teaspoons	10ml	Grated lemon peel
1 teaspoon	5ml	Vanilla extract
2 cups	474ml	Frozen whipped topping - thawed
1		Cherry filling and topping
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Almond extract

Recipe Instructions

In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar and melted butter; mix well.

Press crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan. Let crust chill while preparing the rest of the ingredients.

In a mixing bowl with an electric mixer, combine cream cheese, remaining 1/4 cup sugar, lemon peel and vanilla; beat until light and fluffy.

Fold in whipped topping. Pour into prepared crust.

Combine cherry filling and almond extract. Pour over cheese filling. Let chill until ready to serve.

Serving size: 1 (3-inch) square

Description: "Fluffy, light and just a hint of lemon."

Source:
The Oregonian's "Food Day"

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