Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, undrained
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling
  • 1/4 cup sifted powdered sugar
  • 1 cup whipping cream
  • 1 graham cracker pie crust, 9 inch

Method

  • Drain pineapple, reserving 2 tablespoons syrup.
  • Combine reserved syrup, softened cream cheese, and vanilla, mixing until well blended.
  • Add 1/4 cup pineapple and 1/2 cup pie filling; mix lightly.
  • Gradually add sugar to cream, beating until stiff peaks form.
  • Fold into cream cheese mixture.
  • Pour into crust; top with remaining pineapple and pie filling.
  • Chill several hours or overnight.