Fudgy Cherry-Cream Cheese Pie

Ingredients

Crust

• 1 refrigerated pie crust, softened as directed on package (from 15 oz pkg.)

Filling

• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
• 2/3 cup hot fudge sauce
• 1 tablespoon orange-flavored liqueur (optional)

Topping

• 1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling

Garnish

• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
• chocolate curls (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Heat oven to 450.

2. 2

   Make pie crust as directed on package for one-crust baked shell using 9-inch pie pan.

3. 3

   Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until light golden brown.

4. 4

   Cool completely, about 35 minutes.

5. 5

   Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until fluffy.

6. 6

   Gently stir in whipped cream for filling.

7. 7

   Set aside.

8. 8

   Stir hot fudge topping to soften.

9. 9

   Spread in bottom of shell.

10. 10

    Carefully spread cream cheese mixture over fudge layer.

11. 11

    Spoon the pie filling evenly over cream cheese mixture.

12. 12

    Refrigerate about 2 hours or until firm.

13. 13

    Just before serving, garnish individual servings with whipped cream and chocolate curls.