Revisiting a Simple Dessert

Since I've got nothing new to share with y'all today, I went back into the archives and found not only adorable newborn baby pictures, but a yummy classic dessert--Cherry Yum Yum. Let's have a look.

Mindy here, fresh off the heels of ten-day visit with our brand new granddaughter, where I, hopefully, helped her and her mama adjust to their new life together. 

If you've ever had children, you, no doubt, remember those first days at home with your newborn. The joy of getting to know one another, adjusting to each other's schedules... Not to mention the sleepless nights. Fortunately, Grammy's an early riser, so she took advantage of some sweet time the baby while Mom got some much-needed rest.

But before I left, we took time to celebrate my SIL's birthday and one of his favorite things is Cherry Yum Yum.

Personally, I think that's a rather strange name for a dessert, but I wanted to make the boy happy.

Actually, this recipe has been given a few other names over the years. It's been around for a while and is so easy to make. The hardest part is waiting for it to chill.

To make it, you will need:

• 3/4 cup butter or margarine, melted (1 and 1/2 sticks)
• 3 cups graham cracker crumbs, divided
• 2 packets Dream Whip (Yes, they still make that stuff!)
• 1 cup milk
• 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 cans cherry pie filing

Mix melted margarine and 2 1/2 cups graham crackers together and press into the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish.

Beat Dream Whip and milk until soft peaks form.

In a separate bowl, blend cream cheese and sugar.

Add cream cheese mixture to Dream Whip.

And mix until smooth and creamy.

Spread over the graham cracker crust.

Top with pie filling and remaining graham cracker crumbs and put in refrigerator for a minimum of 3 hours or overnight.

Tried and true. Simple and delicious. 

The SIL was one happy camper. However, I think the creamy filling might have tasted even better with a SECOND 8 oz. brick of cream cheese added. I'll have to try that next time.

On my drive back home, I couldn't help noticing how winter had settled over the Texas landscape.

And while there's no pretty snow to look at, the land is at rest. That time between harvest and new growth. Think about that. Don't we all need some time like that?

I have to say, after all the chaos of 2017 and the frantic rush to get into the big house before the holidays, it was nice to have some time away. A time to be still and stare into the face of one so pure and completely innocent.

Unspoiled by the world.

Life in its purest form.

Goodness, a yummy dessert and an adorable baby. I don't know about you, but that just about makes my day. 

So what's going on in your world these days?

Three time Carol Award finalist Mindy Obenhaus lives on a ranch in Texas with her husband, the youngest of her five children and two dogs. She passionate about touching readers with Biblical truths in an entertaining, and sometimes adventurous, manner. When she's not writing, she enjoys cooking and spending time with her grandchildren. Learn more a mindyobenhaus.com.