Strawberry season: It’s time to bake

This is almost like whiling away the hours in a strawberry patch and indulging to your heart’s content.

CREAMY STRAWBERRY PIE

1 (4-serving) package sugar-free vanilla cook-and-serve pudding mix

1 (4-serving) package sugar-free strawberry gelatin

1 cup water

1 cup reduced-calorie whipped topping

2 cups finely chopped fresh strawberries

1 (6-ounce) purchased graham cracker pie crust

In a medium saucepan, combine dry pudding mix, dry gelatin and water. Cook over medium heat until mixture thickens and starts to boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Place saucepan on a wire rack and allow to cool for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Fold in whipped topping. Add strawberries. Mix gently just to combine. Evenly spoon mixture into pie crust. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Makes 8 servings.

“Each serving equals: 141 calories, 5 g fat, 2 g protein, 22 g carb., 200 mg sodium, 2 g fiber; Diabetic Exchanges: 1 1/2 Starch/Carb., 1 Fat.