Lemon Berry Pie
This refreshing dessert makes a beautiful presentation and tastes delicious! To cut a few calories, I use Splenda sugar substitute instead of sugar when preparing the cream cheese layer. --Ann Flores of Seneca, Kansas
SERVINGS
|
8
|
CATEGORY
|
Dessert
|
METHOD
|
Chill
|
PREP |
25 min. |
TOTAL
|
25 min.
|
INGREDIENTS
- 4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 cup cold fat-free milk
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
- 2-1/4 cups reduced-fat whipped topping, divided
- 1 reduced-fat graham cracker crust (8 inches)
- 1 pint fresh strawberries
- 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant lemon pudding mix
DIRECTIONS
In a small mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, 1 tablespoon milk and sugar until blended. Add lemon juice and lemon peel; mix well. Fold in 1-1/2 cups whipped topping. Carefully spread into crust. Set aside 4 strawberries. Cut remaining strawberries in half and place over cream cheese mixture.
In a bowl, place the remaining milk; whisk in pudding mix for 2 minutes or until thickened. Fold in 1/2 cup whipped topping. Spoon over strawberries. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Garnish with remaining whipped topping and reserved strawberries. Yield: 8 servings.