Desserts

Karen Zach

"Cherry Delight"

I've made and eaten MANY Cherry Delights but this is the BEST EVER -- again, from that GREAT cook, Patti Zimmerman.

1 Pkg. Graham Crackers, crushed
2 T. Sugar
1/3 C. Butter, melted

Add butter to crackers -- form crust and refrigerate

Filling (blended):
8-oz. pkg. Philadelphia Cream Cheese, softened
2 C. Confectioner's Sugar
2 C. Cool Whip

Refrigerate.

Spread Cherry Pudding & Pie Filling on top.

"Cherries in the Snow"

This recipe came from one of my kid's 6th grade cookbooks. I typed them for several years, so at least I think it was one of my children's and not just one of the MANY I helped with. Anyway, it is SUPER quick and easy -- your kids, or grandchildren could make it and it's nice to keep the ingredients around and make for a quick dessert if you have unexpected company.

Mix:
8-oz cream cheese
large Cool Whip

Tear a small Angel Food cake into small bits and add.

Spread a can of cherry pie filling into a 9 x 13 pan -- top with above ingredients.

Chill and serve.

"Fancy Cupcakes"

These cupcakes are especially nice at Christmas. My mother-in-law, Joan Zach gave me this recipe almost 35 years ago.

Melt:
4 sq. semi-sweet chocolate
1/2 lb. butter

Add:
2 C. Pecans

Stir until well coated.

In mixing bowl, combine:
1 3/4 C. Sugar
1 C. Flour
4 large Beaten Eggs.

Blend -- do not beat.

Stir chocolate and pecan mixture into this and stir in 1 tsp. vanilla.

Fill muffin tins until completely full.

Bake at 325 degrees for 35 minutes

Cool 8-10 minutes before removing.

 YUMMY! The kids'll love 'em!

"Fruit Pizza"

Again, from my mother-in-law -- easy to make -- good for ya' (well, okay, reasonably so) and it'll be the first thing gone at a party!!

1 box Nestle Sugar Cookie Recipe
8-oz. Cream Cheese
1 C. Sugar
1 Lg. Can Crushed Pineapple (very well-drained, but save juice)
2 Lg. Bananas
1 Pkg. Crushed Nuts (Pecans best)

Mix cookie mixture as directed. Spread onto cookie sheet or pizza pan.

Bake at 350 degrees 8-10 minutes.

Let cool. Slice bananas, soak in pineapple juice 10-15 minutes.

Mix cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy

Spread onto cookie crust like Icing.

Top with pineapple and rest of fruit, bananas on top - cover with nuts.

Also good with strawberries, peaches, kiwi.

"Rhubarb Crunch"

I have NO idea where this recipe came from, but I don't even like Rhubarb, but love to crunch on this stuff!!

Mix and put into a 9" greased pan.
 
3 C. Rhubarb, cut-up
1 C. Sugar
3 T. Flour

Blend together:
1 C. Brown Sugar  
1 C. Oatmeal  
1 1/2 C. Flour
3/4 C. Soft Butter

Spread on rhubarb.
 
Sprinkle with cinnamon.

Bake 350 degrees for 45 minutes.

Serve warm with cool whip.

"Super Dessert"

Been making this for many years, but again, I didn't write down where I got the recipe, but try it, you'll like it!

Layer in greased 9 x 13 pan

1 Can Apple, Peach, Apricot or Blueberry Pie Filling
20-oz. Can Crushed Pineapple, drained

Sprinkle on top in order:
1 Box. White or Yellow Cake Mix
3/4 C. melted Butter
3/4 C. Chopped Pecans

Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes.