Almond Black Forest Cheesecake

This one is no-bake and lower in fat and sugar. A light, sweet treat everyone can enjoy.

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 16  ounces fat free cream cheese, softened
• 1 (4 ounce) package sugar-free instant chocolate pudding mix
• 2⁄3 cup  nonfat dry milk powder
• 1  cup water
• 1  teaspoon  almond extract, divided
• 3⁄4 cup Cool Whip Lite, divided
• 1 (6 ounce)  chocolate wafer pie crust
• 1⁄2 cup  black  cherry fruit spread
• 2  tablespoons  sliced almonds

Directions

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