3/4 c Crushed vanilla wafer
-cookies; (about 20)
2 tb Margarine; melted
1 Envelope; (1.4 oz.) whipped
-dessert topping mix
Skim Milk
2 oz Healthy Choice Plain Cream
-Cheese; softened
1/2 c Sugar
2 tb Cornstarch
2 1/2 c Fresh raspberries; divided
1 c Water
1/4 ts Almond extract
1. heat oven to 400F. In 9-inch pie plate, combine crust ingredients.
Press crumbs firmly and evenly against bottom and sides of plate. Bake for
8 to 10 minutes, or until golden brown. Set aside.
2. Prepare dessert topping mix in small mixing bowl, as directed on
package, using skim milk. At medium speed of electric mixer, beat in cream
cheese until smooth. Set aside.
3. Combine sugar and cornstarch in 1-quart saucepan. Blend in 1 cup
raspberries and the water. Cook over medium heat for 4 to 7 minutes, or
until mixture is thickened and translucent, stirring constantly. Cook
slightly. Stir in almond extract. Cool completely.
4. Fold in remaining 1 1/2 cups raspberries. Pour filling into prepared
crust. Spread topping evenly over filling. Chill until pie is firm. Garnish
with additional fresh raspberries, if desired.
Yields
8 Servings