Just Good (Cherry Dessert)

Prep: 20 min Cook: 15 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

A creamy cherry dessert with a buttery crust, topped with cherry pie filling, perfect for gatherings and satisfying sweet cravings with a rich, nutty flavor.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup soft margarine
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1 cup chopped nuts
  • pinch of salt
  • 2 envelopes Dream Whip
  • 1 8 oz package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Mix margarine, flour, sugar, nuts, and salt together to form the crust mixture.
  2. Press the mixture into a 9x13-inch pan or two 8x2-inch pans.
  3. Bake at 375°F for 15 minutes until golden.
  4. Prepare 2 envelopes of Dream Whip according to package directions.
  5. Mix the prepared Dream Whip with softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
  6. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the baked crust.
  7. Top with cherry pie filling.
  8. Refrigerate until chilled and set before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

580 kcal 29% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.5g 13% DV
Total Fat 35.2g 45% DV
Carbs 61.7g 22% DV
Fiber 1g 4% DV
Sugar 27.7g 55% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9966mg 100% DV
Potassium 269.3mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 22.5mg 8% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 78.8mcg 9% DV
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 1% DV
Calcium 42mg 3% DV
Iron 2mg 11% DV
Contains Milk Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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