Cherry Charlotte Dessert

Directions

1. Step 1
   Place cake board on the bottom of a springform pan. Add a layer of ladyfingers on the bottom and sides of the pan. Set aside.

2. Step 2
   Cream together cream cheese, 1 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla, lemon juice and grated lemon in a bowl until smooth. Set aside.

3. Step 3
   Whip the heavy cream, 1 teaspoon of sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla to stiff peaks. Gradually fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.

4. Step 4
   Spread half the cream cheese into the pan.

5. Step 5
   Layer half the can of cherry fruit filling. Arrange a layer of ladyfingers in a spoke pattern over top.

6. Step 6
   Evenly spread the remaining cream cheese mixture. Top with remaining pie filling.

7. Step 7
   Refrigerate overnight before serving.

Tip:

This dessert is easiest to slice while cold. If you want pretty slices, wipe the knife off after each cut.