Cream Cheese Cherry Dessert

• 3 cups Rice Chex, crushed
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 eggs
• 2 cans (21 ounces each) cherry pie filling
• 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed

1. In a large bowl, combine the cereal, brown sugar, walnuts, coconut and butter; set aside 1 cup for topping. Press remaining crumb mixture into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish; set aside.
2. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Pour over the crust. Bake at 350u0b0 for 25-30 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool completely on a wire rack.
3. Spread pie filling over cream cheese layer; top with whipped topping. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

rice, brown sugar, walnuts, coconut, butter, cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, eggs, cherry pie filling, frozen whipped topping

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/cream-cheese-cherry-dessert/ (may not work)