Cherry Nut Delight

4.7
(21)

This has become a family favorite. Is best if served on the day prepared. Serve as is or top with whipped cream or ice cream.

Servings:
4
Yield:
10 to 15 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup walnuts

  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour

  • ½ cup packed brown sugar

  • ½ cup butter

  • ½ cup flaked coconut

  • cup white sugar

  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese

  • 1 egg

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch pan.

  2. Chop 1/2 cup walnuts coarsely and reserve them for topping. Chop the remaining 1/2 cup nuts fine.

  3. In a medium-size mixing bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, and butter. Blend the mixture well. Add coconut and the finely chopped nuts. Reserve 1/2 cup of this mixture. Press the remaining flour mixture into the prepared pan.

  4. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges are light brown.

  5. In a medium-size mixing bowl, combine sugar and cream cheese. Stir in egg and vanilla. Beat mixture until smooth. Spread this mixture over the hot (just baked) layer.

  6. Return the pan to the oven and bake 10 minutes. When the cake has finished cooking, spread the cherry pie filling over the hot cake and sprinkle the remaining walnuts and crumb mixture over the top.

  7. Return the cake to the oven and bake another 15 minutes. Let cool before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

1108 Calories
63g Fat
125g Carbs
15g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 1108
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 63g 81%
Saturated Fat 31g 157%
Cholesterol 169mg 56%
Sodium 409mg 18%
Total Carbohydrate 125g 45%
Dietary Fiber 5g 16%
Total Sugars 48g
Protein 15g 30%
Vitamin C 6mg 6%
Calcium 129mg 10%
Iron 4mg 23%
Potassium 470mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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