Strawberry Cheesecake Pie

Nutritional Analysis & Diabetic Exchanges

Plan ahead...needs to chill for at least 2 hours

Serves: 8

2 c. sliced fresh strawberries

1/4 c. chopped almonds, toasted

1 T. sugar

1 graham cracker crust (9-in.)

1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened

2 c. cold milk, 'divided'

1 pkg. (3.4 oz.) instant vanilla pudding mix

In a bowl, combine the strawberries, almonds and sugar. Pour into crust. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth; gradually add 1/2 c. of milk. Add pudding mix and remaining milk. Beat for 1 minute or until blended; pour over strawberries. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until set.

NUTRITIONAL ANALYSIS: One serving (PREPARED WITH a reduced-fat graham cracker crust, fat-free cream cheese, skim milk, and sugar-free pudding mix) equals: 189 calories, 311 mg sodium, 3 mg cholesterol, 25 gm carbohydrate, 9 gm protein, 6 gm fat, 1 gm fiber.

DIABETIC EXCHANGES: 1 starch, 1 fruit, 1 fat.