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Joyful Almond Cheesecake




Source of Recipe


JoAnna M. Lund






Recipe Introduction


I've often been inspired by favorite candy bar flavors when creating exciting new desserts, so of course I wanted to invent a version of this much-loved favorite!
Serves 8





List of Ingredients



• 2 (8-ounce) packages Philadelphia fat-free cream cheese
  
• 1 (4-serving) package Jell-O sugar-free instant chocolate fudge pudding mix
  
• 2/3 cup Carnation Nonfat Dry Milk Powder
  
• 1 cup water
  
• ½ teaspoon almond extract
  
• 1 ½ teaspoons coconut extract *
  
• 1 cup Cool Whip Free *
  
• 1 (6-ounce) Keebler chocolate piecrust
  
• 2 tablespoons flaked coconut
  
• 1 tablespoon chopped almonds
  
• 1 tablespoon mini chocolate chips
  






Instructions



1. In a large bowl, stir cream cheese with a spoon until soft. Add dry pudding mix, dry milk powder, and water. Mix well using a wire whisk. Blend in almond extract, ½ teaspoon coconut extract, and ¼ cup Cool Whip Free. Spread mixture into piecrust. Refrigerate while preparing topping. In a small bowl, combine remaining ¾ cup Cool Whip Free and remaining 1 teaspoon coconut extract. Spread mixture evenly over chocolate filling. Evenly sprinkle coconut, almonds, and chocolate chips over top. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Cut into 8 servings.
   






Final Comments


Each Serving Equals:
HE: 1 Bread, 1 Protien, ½ Fat, ¼ Fat Free Milk, ½ Slider, 5 Optional Calories
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214 Calories, 6gm Fat, 12 gm Protein, 28gm Carbohydrates,
644mg Sodium, 73mg Calcium, 1gm Fiber
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DIABETIC: 1 ½ Starch, 1 Meat, 1 Fat

"The Healthy Exchanges Diabetic Desserts Cookbook, pg. 97."