Cherry Mandarin Cheese Pie

1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened

1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

⅓ cup reconstituted lemon juice

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 (9-inch) graham cracker piecrust

1 (20-ounce) can cherry pie filling, chilled

1 (8-ounce) can mandarin orange slices, drained

Beat the cream cheese until light and fluffy. Add condensed milk and blend. Stir in the lemon juice and vanilla. Pour into the piecrust. Chill 3 hours or until set.

Top with the cherry pie filling. Arrange the mandarin orange slices around the edge of the pie. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Makes 6 to 8 servings

Judy Allread, Lady Roja
Vintage Vamps,
Novato, California