Ingredients

  • 16 ounces fat free cream cheese, softened
  • 1 (4 ounce) package sugar-free instant chocolate pudding mix
  • 23 cup nonfat dry milk powder
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract, divided
  • 34 cup Cool Whip Lite, divided
  • 1 (6 ounce) chocolate wafer pie crust
  • 12 cup black cherry fruit spread
  • 2 tablespoons sliced almonds

Method

  • In a large bowl, stir cream cheese until soft and smooth.
  • Add dry pudding mix, dry milk powder, and water.
  • Mix well using a wire whisk.
  • Blend in 1/2 teaspoon almond extract and 1/4 cup Cool Whip Lite.
  • Spread this mixture into pie crust.
  • Refrigerate while preparing topping.
  • In a small bowl, combine spreadable fruit and remaining 1/2 teaspoon almond extract.
  • Fold in remaining 1/2 cup Cool Whip Lite.
  • Spread this mixture evenly over chocolate layer.
  • Sprinkle almonds evenly over top.
  • Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  • Cut into 8 servings.
  • Prep time includes minimum refrigeration time.