*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                       Cherry-Cream-Cheese Cobbler

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Desserts

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      can           Pie cherries
                        -pitted, drained
     1/3  cup           Cherry juice
                        -from can
     1/4  cup           Brown sugar
   2       tb           Tapioca
   2       tb           Kirsch
   1 1/2   tb           Butter -=OR=-
   1 1/2   tb           -margarine
                        CREAM CHEESE SHORTCAKE CRUST
   1 1/2   cup          Flour
   2       ts           Baking powder
   3 1/2   tb           Sugar
   3       oz           Cream cheese
                        -softened
     1/4   c            Butter -=OR=-
     1/4   c            -margarine, melted
     3/4   c            Milk
                        -Whipped cream
                        -flavored with kirsch

   This recipe calls for red pie cherries enhanced with a little kirsch
  and topped with a shortcake biscuit featuring cream cheese and
  chopped pecans.
  
   Preheat oven to 425^F Grease an 8-inch square baking pan or dish.
   In a large mixing bowl, carefully spoon together cherries, juice,
  brown sugar, tapioca and kirsch. Pour cherry filling into greased
  baking pan or dish; drizzle melted butter or margarine on top and set
  aside.
  
   In another large bowl, combine crust ingredients. Stir vigorously
  with a wooden spoon about 30 seconds until a stiff dough forms.
   Spoon cream-cheese dough on top of cherry-kirsch filling to create a
  cobblestone effect. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until crust is golden
  brown. Cool 30 minutes; then serve with kirsch-flavored whipped cream.
  
  

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