Every year we used to have a Thompson family gathering at Aunt Ruth’s house. It was a great time to get together with the family and catch up on everyone’s lives. It was a big pot luck with everyone bringing a dish to pass, but the most anticipated dish of the day was Aunt Ruth’s cherry pie. Seriously, I’m salivating just thinking about it! We could hardly wait for Aunt Ruth to pull the pie out and start serving it.
Sadly, we haven’t had a get together in a few years. However, Aunt Ruth shared her recipe with me and I make the dessert for special occasions. If I made it all the time it wouldn’t be as special, right?
If you aren’t a fan of cherries you could really using the fruit topping of your choice on this pie.
Aunt Ruth’s Famous Cherry Dessert
Serves: 8-10
Ingredients
- For the crust:
- 28-30 squares of graham crackers, crushed
- ¾ cup butter, melted
- ½ cup sugar, either powdered or regular
- For the pie:
- 2 cups cool whip
- 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temp
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 30 ounces of cherry or fruit of your choice pie filling
Instructions
- Mix crushed graham crackers, melted butter and sugar together. Press in 9×13 pan.
- Mix cool whip, cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla together with mixer unti light and creamy. Spread over graham cracker crust.
- Spread pie filling over the top. Chill well, overnight or all day.
Enjoy!
that looks yummy and fluffy!
That would make a nice dessert for Valentine’s Day. My son loves cherries. Family get-togethers are the best!
Oh, it looks to die for! I am seeing two, one with blueberry yumm! Thanks for sharing
This looks absolutely delicious! We love cherry cake!
I pinned this! My husband would love it and we have discussed growing cherries this year. Thanks!
I want this…now..:) it looks so very good!
This looks so delicious! I pinned it so I can come back later and try it.
Looks so good! Everything what has cherries in it is good!
This sounds really yummy!It’s the perfect color for valentines day too!
Yum! This looks delicious!!
That looks soooooo amazing! I love cherries!! I am bookmarking this!
That looks absolutely amazing! I’ve been wanting to try a cherry dessert–especially after making some cherry bonbon cookies this past Christmas. Thank you for sharing!
Oh. Cherry bonbon cookies sound delish!
Hi Deb,
By no means attempting to find out your address or any kind of privacy invasion, I just wonder if you live anywhere near Traverse City? Reason I ask is because I’d really like to use your aunt’s recipe during the National Cherry Festival, but would want your permission (with credit to her)to do so. It would be for a fundraiser for my Church, not for personal gain.
If I can use it, I can give you my full name, etc., if you wish.
Hi Joyce….Just sent you an email