Cherry Cheese Pie (Light and Tasty)

2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
¼ cup cold water
1 package (8 oz.) reduced-fat cream cheese
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Sugar substitute equivalent to 2 Tablespoons of sugar
1 envelope whipped topping mix
2 cups fat-free whipped topping
1 reduced-fat graham cracker crust (8 inches)
1 cup reduced-sugar cherry pie filling


In a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand for 1 minute. Heat over low heat until gelatin is completely dissolved. Remove from the heat; set aside. In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and vanilla until blended. Gradually beat in sugar substitute. Gradually add whipped topping mix; beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Gradually beat in gelatin mixture; beat 1 minute longer. Mix in 1 cup whipped topping. Fold in remaining whipped topping. Spoon into crust; top with cherry pie filling. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Serves 8
Nutritional info per serving: 1 slice per serving.
Calories 259
10g fat
(6g saturated fat)
20mg cholesterol
229mg sodium
33g carbohydrate
trace fiber
5g protein
Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 fat