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Cook Time:40 minsAdditional Time:3 hrsTotal Time:3 hrs 40 minsServings:12Yield:12 servingsJump to Nutrition Facts
Cook Time:40 minsAdditional Time:3 hrsTotal Time:3 hrs 40 minsServings:12Yield:12 servings
Cook Time:40 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Additional Time:3 hrs
Additional Time:
3 hrs
Total Time:3 hrs 40 mins
Total Time:
3 hrs 40 mins
Servings:12
Servings:
12
Yield:12 servings
Yield:
12 servings
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Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients4cupshalved pitted sour or sweet cherries, fresh or frozen (thawed, drained; see Tips)¾cupgranulated sugar, divided1/4 cup plus 4 teaspoons water, divided2tablespoonscornstarchHalf a 14-ounce box graham crackers, preferably whole-wheat1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted (see Tips)⅓cupcanola oil2 8-ounce packages reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel), softened2cupsnonfat plain or vanilla Greek yogurt6tablespoonsconfectioners' sugar1teaspoonvanilla extract
Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)
Ingredients
4cupshalved pitted sour or sweet cherries, fresh or frozen (thawed, drained; see Tips)
¾cupgranulated sugar, divided
1/4 cup plus 4 teaspoons water, divided
2tablespoonscornstarch
Half a 14-ounce box graham crackers, preferably whole-wheat
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted (see Tips)
⅓cupcanola oil
2 8-ounce packages reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel), softened
2cupsnonfat plain or vanilla Greek yogurt
6tablespoonsconfectioners' sugar
1teaspoonvanilla extract
Directions
Combine cherries, 1/2 cup sugar and 1/4 cup water in a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Combine cornstarch with 4 teaspoons water, then stir into the cherry mixture; return to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and cook, stirring constantly, until the liquid thickens and looks syrupy, about 1 minute. Remove from heat.
Beat cream cheese, yogurt, confectioners' sugar and vanilla in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until smooth, scraping down the sides as necessary. Spread over the crust. Spoon the cherry mixture over the top. Cover and refrigerate until cold, about 3 hours.
Tips
Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day.
Tips: To pit fresh cherries, use a tool made for the job–a hand-held cherry pitter; it also works for olives! Or pry out the pit with the tip of a knife or vegetable peeler.
To toast chopped, small or sliced nuts, cook in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly browned, 2 to 4 minutes.
Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, May/June 2012
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Nutrition Facts(per serving)349Calories17gFat42gCarbs9gProtein
Nutrition Facts(per serving)
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