Marlene's Cherry Cheesecake Pie

This was my father's favorite pie.  I remember growing up eating this pie, multiple times.  Now and then dad would ask mom, "Can you make my pie?"

MARLENE'S CHERRY CHEESECAKE PIE
1 graham cracker pie crust (or make your own)
1 (8 oz.) pkg cream cheese, softened
1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
        (Note:  do not use evaporated milk)
1/3 c. lemon or lime juice fresh, not lemon extract
     (2 large lemons or 3 medium limes)
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 (21 oz.) can cherry pie filling

Instructions

• Let cream cheese stand at room temperature until softened. 
  
• In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese until light and fluffy.
  
• Slowly add condensed milk, lemon juice and vanilla, beating until smooth. 
  
• Pour into crust. 
  
• Chill at least 3 hours  until firm and then top with cherry pie filling.
  

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