Raspberry Breeze Pie

Name: Raspberry Breeze Pie
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6-8 servings.
Ingredients: 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup whipped topping; 1 graham cracker crust (8 or 9 inches); 1-3/4 cups raspberry, cherry or strawberry pie filling; 1/4 teaspoon almond extract; Sliced almonds

One way to my family's heart is through great-tasting food. Luckily, I've learned to take a few shortcuts to get there. This no-bake pie is a good example. Using canned pie filling and a prepared crust gets me out of the kitchen quickly.

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup whipped topping
1 graham cracker crust (8 or 9 inches)
1-3/4 cups raspberry, cherry or strawberry pie filling
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
Sliced almonds

Directions

In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Spoon into crust. Combine the pie filling and extract; spread over the cream cheese layer. Garnish with sliced almonds. Chill until set.