Splenda Cream Cheese Pie
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This Splenda Cream Cheese Pie is another one of those recipes that I’m tempted not to even show you because it is just too simple – but those are often the recipes y’all end up loving the most! I love that we have that in common. 🙂 I make this pie with Splenda for a nice light treat, but you can use sugar if you prefer. It only takes minutes to make from start to finish and its delicious on it’s own or topped with fresh berries.
The crazy thing is, with all of the elaborate and more involved desserts I make from time to time, this one remains my husband’s favorite. In the old days, I used to be able to make this and have it last a few days but now that my son and daughter have decided they love it as much as my husband does, I’m doing good if it lasts one day.
To see what was left of this pie the morning after I made it, check out the bottom of this post 🙂
You’ll need: A graham crust, Splenda (I’m using generic) or sugar, light whipped topping*, cream cheese at room temp (check out our recipe for easy-peasy homemade cream cheese), and fresh berries (optional).
*I’m using generic Splenda and whipped topping because it saved me a few dollars to do so. However, if you really need or want to spend extra money, feel free to use name brand. Whatever cranks yer tractor.
Not pictured is lemon juice. I sometimes add a tablespoon of bottled lemon juice to this pie, depending on if I think about it or not. It’s a wonderful addition but totally up to you and good either way!
Place cream cheese and splenda in a bowl.
Make sure your cream cheese is room temp or it won’t get creamy.
Mix that with an electric mixer until well combined.
Toss in your whipped topping.
Mix that up again until well mixed, about a minute or two.
Spread into a graham cracker crust.
Cover this and refrigerate for a couple of hours.
Serve on it’s own or topped with fresh berries and more whipped topping.
So the next day, I thought I’d have a slice of the pie. I figured there would be about half a pie left, but when I went to the fridge I found a teeny tiny sliver and sent the following text to my husband:
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese at room temp
- 1/2 cup Splenda or Sugar
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice optional
- 8 ounces light whipped topping
- 1 graham crust
Instructions
- In medium mixing bowl, place splenda or sugar, cream cheese, and lemon juice (if using). Beat together with electric mixer until smooth and well combined.
- Add cool whip and mix until fluffy and well combined.
- Spread into pie crust, cover and refrigerate for several hours.
- Serve on it's own or topped with fresh berries and whipped cream.
To freeze, seal well and store in freezer for up to three months.
Nutrition
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Can you use the fat free cream cheese? Thanks
You sure can, Gayle!
Just a question on the amount of Splenda. Because it is so much sweeter than sugar, equal amounts of one or the other doesn’t seem correct. Even with the Splenda blend, they tell you to use half the amount that you would sugar. This sounds great, but I wouldn’t want it to be overly sweet.
Mary, Splenda measures cup for cup just like sugar.
http://www.splenda.com/cooking-baking/conversion-charts
April is right, it measures out the same. The problem some people encounter (which makes it seem sweeter) is that they pack the cup. Instead, just measure it out light and fluffy and you’ll be fine 🙂
Splenda for Baking does say to use half as much which strikes me as strange and confusing since it is part Splenda and part sugar. They must use a concentrated form.
i’m diabetic too, and sometimes at the holidays i have found sugar free whipped topping. knowing me it was probably a store brand, but that would cut our sugars down even more! i will have to make this pie, it sounds wonderful!
Christy,
Do you have a similar recipe for chocolate cream cheese pie? I really enjoy reading your posts.
Thank you.
I have a similar recipe that uses 1/4 cup cocoa and 3/4 cup powdered sugar mixed together before adding to the cream cheese. I have also used the Philadelphia chocolate indulgence dark chocolate cream cheese with good results. This is my hubby ‘s favorite dessert!
I haven’t tried the Philadelphia Indulgence cream cheeses, I have heard they are good though.
I would bet that the addition of a package of sugar free chocolate pudding would be all it would take to make Chocolate cream cheese pie. Though you would want to leave the lemon juice out.
By the way, substituting splenda makes amazing cheesecake (the home made baked kind), I have made new york cheese cake and pumpkin that were awesome.
Thanks for the ideas Beth, I know everyone appreciates the variety ideas!
Thank you for such a simple dessert that is diabetic friendly! My husband has a HUGE sweet tooth and it always frustrating to make dessert for him knowing that I really can not indulge. Thanks to you, I will get to enjoy a piece of pie and make him happy, too.
This sounds so simple and delish. Right up my alley! Thank you! I love reading your posts!
Sounds yummy! Think it would do ok with reduced fat or no fat cream cheese?
It works GREAT with it, Pat! What a great idea!
Love this Simple, but Delicious-sounding dessert. I can’t wait to make it for my Diabetic Brother! It is very hard to find recipes for his favorite dishes that are sugar-free. His favorite dessert is peanut butter Fudge. A family member gave me a recipe a couple of years ago, but it must have lacked an ingredient, because it just turned out as “Gooo”! Can ANYONE help, and give me a GOOD, Sugar Free recipe?? I would be FOREVER Grateful!!!! Christy; Keep up the Fabulous work. We all LOVE you!!!!!!!
Dianne,
Dashing Dish Blog has a good sugar free peanut butter fudge.
Christy,
Cool Whip makes a sugar free version and it is delicious. Using it in this recipe would be great for those who need a limited sugar intake.
Great idea Linda, thank you for sharing!
How many carbs if you use light gram cracker crust or no crust at alll?