mrs ruffus posted 12-27-98 8:01 PM
CHERRY CREAM CRUNCH
1 cup flour
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup butter,softened
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup coconut(flaked)
1/2 cup rolled oats (quick cooking)
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1 can (1 lb.5oz.)cherry pie filling
Lemon Filling:
1 can (15 oz.) sweetened condensed milk
2 eggs
4 t. grated lemon peel
1/4 c. lemon juice
1/4 t. salt
Oven 375 degrees
9-12 servings
In large mixer bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, butter, salt, cinnamon and vanilla. Mix at low speed until well blended.
Stir in coconut, rolled oats and chopped nuts. Press 2 1/2 cups of crumb mixture in bottom of ungreased 12x8 or 9-inch square pan. Bake at 375 degrees for 12 min.
Spread with lemon filling. Top with cherry pie filling. Bake at 375 degrees for 15 to 18 min., until lightly browned. chill thoroughly before serving.
Lemon Filling Directions:
In small mixing bowl, combine sweetened milk,eggs,lemon peel,lemon juice and salt. Mix until well blended and slightly thickened.