Cherry Streusel Lasagna

Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

Lasagna

• 4 uncooked lasagna noodles
• 16 ounce cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 2 eggs
• 1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling

Streusel

• 1/4 cup quick-cooking or old-fashioned oats
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans
• 3 tablespoons softened butter
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

Instructions

Lasagna

1. Heat oven to 325 degrees F. Grease an 11 x 7 x 1 1/2 inch rectangular baking dish.
2. Cook and drain noodles as directed on package.

Streusel

1. Mix together all ingredients until crumbly. Set aside.
2. Beat cream cheese and sugar in medium bowl with electric mixer on medium speed for about 30 seconds or until fluffy.
3. Beat in milk, almond extract and eggs on low speed about 30 seconds or until smooth.
4. Spread about 1/2 cup of the pie filling in baking dish.
5. Top with 2 noodles.
6. Pour half of the cream cheese mixture (about 1 1/2 cups) over noodles.
7. Spread half of the remaining pie filling (about 3/4 cup) over cream cheese mixture.
8. Repeat layers, starting with remaining 2 noodles.
9. Sprinkle with Streusel.
10. Bake for 50 to 55 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.
11. Let stand for 15 minutes.
12. Serve warm or cool.
13. Cover; refrigerate any remaining dessert.