Diabetic-friendly, fun and tasty apple dessert pizza.

Apple Dessert Pizza

1/2 of a (15-ounce) package folded , refrigerated, unbaked pie crust (1 crust) 1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds 1 (8-ounce) package light cream cheese (Neufchatel), softened 3 tablespoons apple juice 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3 packets Equal® sweetener or 1 teaspoon Equal® for Recipes 4 medium tart apples, cored, peeled and sliced (3 1/2 cups) 1 cup apple juice 1/4 cup golden raisins 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons apple juice 1 tablespoon cornstarch 2 packets Equal® sweetener or 3/4 teaspoon Equal® for Recipes

Unfold pie crust; roll out on floured surface to form a 12-inch circle. Place, floured side down, into a 10-inch tart pan with removable bottom. Press up sides. Trim and remove excess pastry. Prick bottom and sides with fork. Line with a double thickness of foil. Bake in a 450°F (230°C) oven for 8 minutes. Remove foil. Bake for 5 to 6 minutes more or till golden. Cool on wire rack.
Meanwhile, chop 1/4 cup of the almonds. Beat together softened cheese, 3 tablespoons apple juice, vanilla, 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon and 3 packets Equal® or 1 teaspoon Equal® for Recipes. Fold in chopped nuts. Spread mixture evenly in cooled crust. Set aside.
In large skillet combine apples, 1 cup apple juice, the raisins and 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Bring to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, 2 to 4 minutes or till apples are just tender. Quickly remove apples and raisins with slotted spoon. Combine 2 tablespoons apple juice and cornstarch; add to skillet. Cook and stir till thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes more. Remove from heat; add 2 packets Equal® or 3/4 teaspoon Equal® for Recipes Fold apples into glaze; spoon over cream cheese layer. Sprinkle with remaining almonds. Cool, cover and chill until serving time.

Makes 10 servings.

Nutrition Information Per Serving:
Calories: 246, Protein: 4 g, Carbohydrates: 26 g, Fat: 15 g, Cholesterol: 24 mg, Sodium: 177 mg.

Food Exchanges:
1 Fruit, 1/2 Bread, 1/2 Meat, 2-1/2 Fat.

Recipe provided courtesy of Merisant Corporation ® and the NutraSweet Company, makers of Equal®.