LOW-SUGAR, NO- BAKE CHEESECAKE
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I ngredients • 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs • 3 tbsp butter, melted • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 1/2 cup milk • 1 (1 oz package) sugar-free cheesecake-flavored instant pudding mix • 2 pints fresh strawberries, sliced
D irections 1. In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, butter, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Press evenly into an 8-inch pie pan. Refrigerate until set. 2. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat cream cheese, then add milk and blend until smooth. 3. Add pudding mixture to cream mixture and blend on low speed until completely mixed. 4. Spoon half the filling over the crust, add a layer of strawberries, then spread the rest of the filling over them and top with remaining strawberries. 5. Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.
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