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Double Blueberry Pie
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Double Blueberry Pie

6 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
2 tablespoons fat-free milk
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
1 pastry shell (9 inches), baked
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
4 cups fresh or frozen blueberries, divided
Sugar substitute equivalent to 1/2 cup sugar

In a small mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, milk and extract until smooth; spread onto bottom of pastry shell.

In a saucepan, combine the cornstarch, water and lemon juice until smooth. Mash 2 cups blueberries and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; cool for 15 minutes.

Stir in sugar substitute. Spoon over cream cheese mixture. Top with remaining blueberries. Refrigerate for 3 hours or until set. Refrigerate leftovers.

Yield: 8 servings