Recipe Details

Summary

Name: Lc Cool 'n Easy Pie

Category: Atkins Diet

Ingredients and Directions

Effort:Easy

Ingredients:

FILLING

1 pkg. (4 serv. size) sugar free jello, any red flavor

2/3 c. boiling water

1/2 c. cold water

ice cubes

1-1/2 c. whipping cream 2-3 packets

artificial sweetener

PIE SHELL

1 c. ground walnuts (or nut of choice)

2 packets artificial sweetener

3 T. butter, melted

How to Prepare:

PREPARE PIE SHELL: Melt butter in small bowl. Add ground nuts and sweetener. Mix well. Press firmly into bottom and up sides of 8" pie plate. Refrigerate until firm.

PREPARE FILLING: Whip cream and sweetener on high speed of mixer until whipped. (You want 8 oz. of whipped cream.) Set aside. Stir boiling water into jello in large bowl. Stir at least 2 minutes until jello is completely dissolved. Mix cold water and ice to measure 1 cup. Add to jello, stirring until slightly thickened. Remove any remaining ice. Stir in whipped cream with wire whisk until smooth. Refrigerate 15-20 minutes or until mixture is very thick and will mound. Spoon into nut crust. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight. Garnish with additional whipped cream and chopped nuts if desired. Store leftover pie in refrigerator. Serves 8.