QUICK CHERRY CHEESE PIE

Quick Cherry Cheese Pie image

"Cooking foods that are festive but low-fat can be challenging," observes Debbie Lucci in Salem, Virginia. "My health-conscious family loves this quick, no-bake recipe, and I love that it gets me out of the kitchen so fast!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup cold water
1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Sugar substitute equivalent to 2 tablespoons sugar
1 envelope whipped topping mix (Dream Whip)
2 cups fat-free whipped topping
1 reduced-fat graham cracker crust (9 inches)
1 cup reduced-sugar cherry pie filling

Steps:

In a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand for 1 minute. Heat over low heat until gelatin is completely dissolved. Remove from the heat; set aside., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and vanilla until blended. Gradually beat in sugar substitute. Gradually add whipped topping mix; beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Gradually beat in gelatin mixture; beat 1 minute longer. , Mix in 1 cup whipped topping. Fold in remaining whipped topping. Spoon into crust; top with cherry pie filling. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 229mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges