DOUBLE CHERRY CHEESECAKE 
1 pkg. Duncan Hines II Cherry Supreme cake mix
2 tbsp. oil
2 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1/2 c. sugar
4 eggs
1 1/2 c. milk
2 tbsp. lemon juice
1/2 tsp. almond extract
1/8 tsp. red food color
1 can cherry pie filling

Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Reserve 1 cup of dry cake mix. In large mixing bowl combine remaining cake mix, 1 egg and oil. Mixture will be crumbly. Press crust mixture evenly into bottom and 3/4 way up the sides of a greased 13 x 9 x 2 inch pan. In same bowl, blend cream cheese and sugar. Add 3 eggs and reserved cake mix. Beat 1 minute at medium speed. At low speed slowly add milk, flavorings, and color. Mix until smooth. Pour into crust. Bake at 300 degrees for 45 to 55 minutes until center is firm. When cool, top with pie filling. Chill before serving. Store in refrigerator or freeze covered with foil.

 

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