DIABETIC CHERRY PIE & WHIPPED TOPPING

Diabetic Cherry Pie & Whipped Topping image

Provided by Paul Bushay

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 prebaked 9" pie shell
1 Tbsp corn starch
1 16oz can(s) unsweetened red cherries
1/4 tsp almond extract
1 c liquid from the cherries
1/2 c splenda/sugar blend
1/2 c non fat dry milk
1 Tbsp splenda/sugar blend
1/2 c ice water
1/8 c splenda/sugar blend
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

1. Pie: Drain cherries well, reserving 1 cup liquid.
2. Set cherries aside and combine 1 cup liquid and cornstarch.
3. Cook and stir over moderate heat until thickened and transparent and the starchy taste is gone.
4. Remove from heat and add splenda blend, almond extract and cherries.
5. Cool to room temperature.
6. Spread filling evenly in crust.
7. Let set at least 1 hour.
8. Topping: Combine dry milk and water.
9. Beat at high speed for 4 minutes.
10. Add lemon juice to whipped milk
11. Beat at high speed for 4 minutes.
12. Add the splenda blend while it is being beaten.
13. Add vanilla
14. refrigerate until ready to serve
15. Just before serving, spread whipped topping on pie.