FRESH FRUIT/CHEESE PIE

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Not only is this pie delicious-it's one even dieters can enjoy without worry. I seldom bake my cheese pie the same way twice. Often, I substitute wheat germ or granola for the coconut flakes...and the naturally fruity main ingredients fluctuate with whatever's hanging heavy on backyard branches! -Jody Steinke, Nekoosa, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

CRUST:
1 cup walnuts, chopped
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
FILLING:
4 cups fresh fruit (peaches, nectarines, strawberries, raspberries, banana, kiwifruit, blueberries or pineapple)
1 cup plain yogurt
1 cup 4% cottage cheese
1/2 cup unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained
1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the nuts, flour, brown sugar, butter and vanilla. Press into a greased 9-in. pie plate., Bake at 350° for 10-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire rack. , Cut fruit(s) of choice into bite-size pieces; layer on crust. In blender, cover and process yogurt and cottage cheese until smooth; add pineapple and blend until mixture reaches desired consistency. Pour mixture over fruit. Sprinkle with coconut. Chill several hours before serving. Decorate with any combination of fruit slices.

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