[Healthy_Recipes_For_Diabetic_Friends] * Cherry Cream Pecan Layered Desert, 3.6 carbs per serving

Low Carb Cherry Cream Pecan Layered Desert

1/2 Cup tart cherries, packed in water, drained. 10c
1 8oz. block cream cheese, softened. 16c (low fat)
2 pkts. Splenda 2c
1 large box sugar free cherry jello or Cottees's if available
4 T. chopped toasted pecans. 1.2c
1 1/2 cup boiling water
1/2 cup cold water, with ice cubes added to make 1 1/2
cups.

Dissolve gelatin in 1 1/2 c. boiling water. Reserve 1/2 cup of this
mixture, set aside. Add ice water to remaining gelatin, stir 1-2
minutes, remove any unmelted ice cubes;put in 8X8 glass pan or
casserole type dish; place in fridge. While reserved 1/2 c. gelatin
is cooling, toss cherries, chopped pecans and splenda together in
small bowl; set aside. Put 1/2 c. cooled gelatin in deep bowl and add
cream cheese; mix with electric mixer until it is a smooth cream like
mixture. Gently fold in cherries and nuts. Refridgerated gelatin
should be soft set by now;if not wait another 10-15 minutes. When
gelatin is soft set, gently pour the cream cheese mixture over the
gelatin, spreading with rubber spatula to make the top layer.
Return to fridge and let set for at least 1 1/2 to 2 hrs. Cut into
squares...enjoy!

Total recipe = 29 carbs

cut into 6 squares for approx. 5 carbs per serving, or
cut into 8 squares for 3.6 carbs per serving.

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