Harvest Fruit Dessert Recipes

HARVEST FRUIT DESSERT

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F.
• Beat butter and 1/3 cup sugar in large bowl with mixer until light and fluffy. Add flour; mix well. Spread onto bottom and 1 inch up side of 9-inch springform pan.
• Beat cream cheese and 1/4 cup sugar in medium bowl with mixer until blended. Add 1/4 cup nuts, orange zest and juice; mix well. Add egg; beat just until blended. Spread onto bottom of crust; top with fruit. Drizzle with syrup; sprinkle with remaining nuts.
• Bake 40 min. or until center is almost set. Let stand 5 min. Run knife around rim of pan to loosen dessert; cool before removing rim. Refrigerate dessert 4 hours.

HARVEST FRUIT DESSERT

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F Process margarine and 1/3 cup sugar in food processor until fluffy. Add flour; process until blended. Press onto bottom and 2-inch up side of 9-inch springform pan.
• Beat cream cheese and remaining sugar until well blended. Stir in 3 tablespoons syrup and egg. Spread on crust. Top with fruit; sprinkle with pecans.
• Bake 40-45 minutes or until center is almost set. Let stand 5 minutes. Run knife around rim of pan to loosen; cool before removing rim. Refrigerate 3 hours. Drizzle with remaining syrup just before serving. Refrigerate leftovers.
• TIP: Top each piece wirth a dollop of thawed Cool Whip Topping or Whipped Cream.
• NOTE: If using a dark nonstick springform pan, reduce the oven temperature to 350°F.