CHEESE CAKE (SUGAR FREE)

*Yesterday at the VA in Ft Worth they had a table set up where they were passing out sugar free recipes, so I took one of each.  Nothing irritates me more than "Sugar-Free" recipes that aren't.  Call them diabetic recipes, less sugar/low sugar recipes or something but not sugar free!  Nutritionists often do this, and it gripes me to no end....guess that's why I threw away everything the nutritionist gave me after my diabetic diagnoses.  The more I followed her advice, the mor difficult controlling my blood sugar became.  Then I started really looking at the information she was giving me.  Into the trash it went.  But I digress.  Back to this sugar-free recipe I got yesterday.  Be forewarned, it does contain sugar!  Small amounts but that is still an important fact you need to be aware of!  Graham crackers have sugar and there is natural sugar in the cherries even though the pie filling is sweetened with Splenda.  Now that you are aware of all that, you can make your own decisions.  Personally, this recipe works fine for me and I hope it will for you, too, because it is so easy!

*This is a repost from a few years ago.

1 pkg. sugar-free instant pudding mix

1 (8-oz) or larger (if desired) Cool Whip lite
Graham crackers

Mix the pudding from the directions on the box.  Blend the Cool Whip with the pudding (lite cream cheese may be added if desired). 

Line a 9"x13" container with graham crackers.  Pour the mixture over crackers.  Top with a can of no sugar added cherry pie filling. (Or use your favorite flavor.)

See what you get from nutritionists?  Use your imagination in the rough spots (for instance, I prefer French Vanilla pudding mix) and make it to suit yourself and your tastes.

This is the brand I use but there are others, too.

As I always say, this is a dessert so eat accordingly. Have a piece and share with others so you aren't tempted to overindulge!