Shelly's Recipe

NO-BAKE CHERRY CHEESE SQUARES

Category: Desserts

1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup granulated sugar, divided
1/3 cup butter, melted
1 (3 oz) pkg cream cheese, softened
2 tsp grated lemon peel
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 can (21 oz) cherry filling and topping
1/2 tsp almond extract

Combine graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup of the sugar and melted butter in a mixing bowl; mix well. Press crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9 inch square baking pan. Let crust chill while preparing the rest of the ingredients.

Put cream cheese, remaining 1/4 cup sugar, lemon peel and vanilla in a medium mixing bowl and beat until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Pour into prepared crust.

Combine cherry filling and almond extract. Pour over cheese filling. Refrigerate, covered, ready to serve.