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diabetic cherry pie & whipped topping

(4 ratings)
Recipe by
Paul Bushay
Mesa, AZ

I have a voracious sweet tooth, which really sucks when you're diabetic! But this pie is very tasty!

(4 ratings)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 1 Hr 15 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For diabetic cherry pie & whipped topping

  • 1
    prebaked 9" pie shell
  • 1 Tbsp
    corn starch
  • 1 16oz can
    unsweetened red cherries
  • 1/4 tsp
    almond extract
  • 1 c
    liquid from the cherries
  • 1/2 c
    splenda/sugar blend
  • 1/2 c
    non fat dry milk
  • 1 Tbsp
    splenda/sugar blend
  • 1/2 c
    ice water
  • 1/8 c
    splenda/sugar blend
  • 2 Tbsp
    fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp
    vanilla extract

How To Make diabetic cherry pie & whipped topping

  • 1
    Pie: Drain cherries well, reserving 1 cup liquid.
  • 2
    Set cherries aside and combine 1 cup liquid and cornstarch.
  • 3
    Cook and stir over moderate heat until thickened and transparent and the starchy taste is gone.
  • 4
    Remove from heat and add splenda blend, almond extract and cherries.
  • 5
    Cool to room temperature.
  • 6
    Spread filling evenly in crust.
  • 7
    Let set at least 1 hour.
  • 8
    Topping: Combine dry milk and water.
  • 9
    Beat at high speed for 4 minutes.
  • 10
    Add lemon juice to whipped milk
  • 11
    Beat at high speed for 4 minutes.
  • 12
    Add the splenda blend while it is being beaten.
  • 13
    Add vanilla
  • 14
    refrigerate until ready to serve
  • 15
    Just before serving, spread whipped topping on pie.

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