STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE PIE (LOW SUGAR)

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This is a sweet and creamy dessert, filled with the delicious flavor of homegrown strawberries. Though I created it with the intention of it being a refrigerator pie, it's also wonderful when frozen! This recipe makes 2 pies, but it may be halved.

Provided by Tere Gill

Categories     Pies

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 c heavy whipping cream
1 c granulated sugar substitute (splenda,) divided
2 pkg cream cheese (16 oz. total,) softened
3 c chopped strawberries (fresh homegrown is best)
2 small pkg sugar-free instant cheesecake flavor pudding mix (1 oz. each)
1 c milk
2 nut crusts/shells or graham cracker crusts
extra berries for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Gather ingredients.
  • 2. Beat whipping cream to soft peaks; gradually add, while beating, 1/2 cup granulated sugar substitute; beat to stiff peaks, but don't overbeat; set aside.
  • 3. In a large bowl (5 qt. or larger,) beat softened cream cheese until smooth; add remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar substitute; beat until well blended.
  • 4. Add whipped cream to cream cheese mixture; beat until well blended.
  • 5. Add three cups chopped strawberries; mix until well combined.
  • 6. Add pudding mixes and 1 cup milk; beat for 2 minutes.
  • 7. Pour into pie crusts/shells; garnish if desired. Refrigerate for an hour or so before slicing. Refrigerate leftovers. May be frozen and eaten like an ice cream pie, if desired. Recipe may be halved.

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