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5/29/08 5:17 P

Blueberry Thrill Pie

Remember how Richie Cunningham on Happy Days used to sing Fats Domino's hit "Blueberry Hill" (where he found his "thrill") when he was really excited? well, here's a cheesecake that just may drive you to burst uncontrollable into song!

Serves 8

3 cups fresh blueberries*
1 (6-ounce) Keebler shortbread piecrust
1 (4-serving) package JELL-O sugar-free cook and serve pudding mix
1 (4-serving) package JELL-O sugar free lemon gelatin
1 1/4 cups water
1 teaspoon coconut extract*
3/4 cup Cool Whip Lite
2 tablespoons flaked coconut

Layer 2 1/2 cups blueberries in bottom piecrust. In a medium saucepan, combine dry pudding mix, dry gelatin, water and remaining 1/2 cup blueberries. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture starts to boil and blueberries soften. Remove from heat. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract. Pour hot mixture over blueberries. Refrigerate at least 2 hours. In a small bowl, combine Cool Whip Lite and remaining 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract. Spread mixture evenly over top of pie. Evenly sprinkle coconut over top. Refrigerate at least 1 hour. Cut into 8 servings.

Each serving equals:
HE: 1/2 Bread, 1/2 Fruit, 1 Slider
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178 Calories, 6 gm Fat, 2 gm Protein, 29 mg Carbohydrate, 228 mg Sodium, 2 mg Fiber
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DIABETIC: 1 1/2 Starch, 1 Fat. 1/2 Fruit

Cooking Healthy with a Man in Mind
Joanna M Lund
Pg 258