Well it is beginning to feel a lot like Christmas! However, Thanksgiving is fast approaching and it is a very wonderful Holiday as well.  It is all about family, gratitude, home and food. Don't forget the food. One of my favorite desserts is Cherry Cheatcake.  I call it this because it has a simliar flavor to a real cheesecake but is light and smooth and not really a cake.

So I thought I would share the recipe here today:

Cherry Cheatcake

1 package of No-Bake Cheesecake Flavored Boxed Mix -- I use Jello No-Bake brand

1 1/2 cups cold milk

2 tbsp sugar 

5 Tbsp Melted Butter

1- 8 oz container of Cool Whip or Extra Creamy Cool Whip 

1 Can Cherry Pie Filling

Mix crust according to package directions and press firmly into a 8x8 deep dish casserole or a 9x9 deep dish casserole. Then mix cheesecake according to package directions and whip in the Cool whip. Spread on top of crust and top with Cherry Pie Filling. Chill.

Other Topping Ideas:

Strawberries

Chocolate covered cherries

Any type of Pie Filling

Candies or Sprinkles

Other options:

Change up the flavor by adding lemon juice or other flavoring to the cake/cool whip mix.

Mix up chocolate chips, toasted pecans and drizzle caramel and chocolate on top.

The possibilities are endless. 

ENJOY

This recipe is so simple and easy to make. It is one less thing to worry about during the holidays. You can make a day or two in advance and it travels really well.

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