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No-Bake Cherry Cheesecake Squares

1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup granulated sugar, divided use
1/3 cup butter OR margarine, melted
1 (3-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 (21-ounce) can cherry filling and topping
1/2 teaspoon almond extract

1. Combine graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup of the sugar and melted butter in a mixing bowl; mix well. Press crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan. Let crust chill while preparing the rest of the ingredients.
2. Put cream cheese, remaining 1/4 cup sugar, lemon peel and vanilla in a medium mixing bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed 2 to 3 minutes, or until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Pour into prepared crust.
3. Combine cherry filling and almond extract. Pour over cheese filling. Refrigerate, covered, ready to serve.

Makes 9 servings.

Recipe provided courtesy of the Cherry Marketing Institute.