An easy to prepare strawberry flavored pie that needs no baking. A great summertime dessert that can be made ahead. Garnish with fresh berries, if desired.

Strawberry Almond Chiffon Pie

1 (8-ounce) package reduced fat cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup Equal® Spoonful*
2/3 cup strawberry spreadable fruit
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
3 cups frozen light whipped topping, thawed
1 prepared graham cracker crust (6-ounces or 9-inch)
Additional whipped topping (optional)
Fresh whole strawberries (optional)

1. Beat cream cheese in medium size bowl with electric mixer until fluffy. Mix in Equal® until blended.
2. Beat in spreadable fruit and almond extract until combined. Gently fold in whipped topping. Spoon into prepared crust.
3. Refrigerate several hours or overnight. Serve each piece garnished with a dollop of whipped topping and a fresh strawberry, if desired. Refrigerate any leftovers.

Makes 10 servings.

* May substitute 12 packets Equal sweetener

Nutrition Information Per Serving: calories 233, protein 3 g, carbohydrate 28 g, fat 12 g, cholesterol 13 mg, sodium 204 mg.

Food Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 fat.

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

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