CHERRY-ALMOND CHEESECAKE SQUARES

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These cherry cheesecake squares look unassuming enough. But they'll knock your socks off with their cherry-almond flavor. Start toasting those slivers!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Baking Ingredients

Time 5h

Yield 9 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large egg white
1 Tbsp. granulated sugar substitute
1 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1 cup boiling water
1 pkg. (3 oz.) JELL-O Cherry Flavor Sugar Free Gelatin
ice cubes
1/2 cup cold water
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1/4 cup milk
1/8 tsp. almond extract
1 cup thawed COOL WHIP LITE Whipped Topping

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Line 8-inch square pan with foil; spray lightly with cooking spray.
  • Beat egg white and sugar substitute in small bowl with whisk until blended. Add nuts; stir gently to coat. Spread into prepared pan. Bake 10 to 12 min. or until lightly browned. Set aside.
  • Add boiling water to gelatin mix in medium bowl; stir 2 min. until completely dissolved. Add enough ice cubes to cold water to measure 1 cup. Add to gelatin; stir until ice is melted. Refrigerate 30 min. or until slightly thickened.
  • Beat cream cheese, milk and extract in large bowl with whisk until blended. Gradually add gelatin, beating until blended. Gently stir in COOL WHIP; spread over nuts in pan. Refrigerate 4 hours or until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 135 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0.9268 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 5 g

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