Fudgy Cherry-Cream Cheese Pie

• Crust
• refrigerated pie crust, softened as directed on package (from 15 oz pkg.)↗1
• Filling
• cream cheese↗1 package

  softened

• sugar↗1⁄3 cup
• vanilla↗1 teaspoon
• heavy whipping cream↗1 cup

  whipped

• hot fudge sauce2⁄3 cup
• orange-flavored liqueur↗1 tablespoon

  (optional)

• Topping
• cherry pie filling1 can
• Garnish
• heavy whipping cream↗1⁄2 cup

  whipped

• chocolate curls↗

  (optional)

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Heat oven to 450.

2. 2

   Make pie crust as directed on package for one-crust baked shell using 9-inch pie pan.

3. 3

   Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until light golden brown.

4. 4

   Cool completely, about 35 minutes.

5. 5

   Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until fluffy.

6. 6

   Gently stir in whipped cream for filling.

7. 7

   Set aside.

8. 8

   Stir hot fudge topping to soften.

9. 9

   Spread in bottom of shell.

10. 10

    Carefully spread cream cheese mixture over fudge layer.

11. 11

    Spoon the pie filling evenly over cream cheese mixture.

12. 12

    Refrigerate about 2 hours or until firm.

13. 13

    Just before serving, garnish individual servings with whipped cream and chocolate curls.