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Tasty lemon dessert in a snap

Comfort Foods

By Healthy Exchanges King Features

No-Bake Lemon Dessert

If you’re a lemon lover, you’ll certainly love this one.

12 (2 1/2 -inch) graham cracker squares

2 (8-ounce) packages Philadelphia fat-free cream cheese

2 (4-serving) packages sugar-free instant lemon pudding mix

2/3 cup nonfat Dry Milk Powder

3 cups Diet Mountain Dew

1 cup Cool Whip Lite

Evenly arrange 9 graham crackers in a 9-by-9-inch cake pan. In a large bowl, stir cream cheese with a sturdy spoon until soft. Add dry pudding mix, dry milk powder and Diet Mountain Dew. Mix well using a wire whisk. Fold in Cool Whip Lite. Evenly spread filling mixture over graham crackers. Crush remaining 3 graham crackers. Evenly sprinkle graham cracker crumbs over top. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Cut into 8 servings.

HINTS: 1) A self-seal sandwich bag works great for crushing graham crackers. 2) Good as is or with fresh fruit spooned over top (don’t forget to count the additional calories).

• Each serving equals: 198 calories, 2g fat, 11g protein, 34g carbs, 1,260mg sodium, 162mg calcium, 0g fiber; Diabetic Exchanges: 2 Starch/Carbs, 1 Meat; Carb Choices: 2.

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