Butterscotch Bliss Layered Dessert

Four easy layers come together for a fantastic treat that’s perfect for cooling down summer nights.  Take this to a gathering, and we bet you’ll bring home an empty dish!  (This recipe is Diabetic Friendly!)

        Janice Vemon                                                    Las Cruces, New Mexico

Butterscotch Bliss Layered Dessert Recipe

Butterscotch Bliss Layered Dessert

1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs

Sugar substitute equivalent to ½ cup sugar, divided

6 Tbsp. butter, melted

2 packages (8 oz. each) reduced-fat cream cheese

3 cups cold fat-free milk, divided

2 packages (1 oz. each) sugar-free instant butterscotch pudding mix

1 carton (8 oz.) frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed

½ tsp. rum extract

In a small bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, ¼ cup sugar substitute and butter.  Press into a 13×9 inch dish coated with cooking spray.

In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, ¼ cup milk and remaining sugar substitute until smooth.  Spread over crust.

In another bowl, whisk remaining milk with the pudding mix for 2 minutes.  Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set.  Gently spread over cream cheese layer.  Combine whipping topping and extract; spread over the top.  Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.             24 servings

 

(Recipe for Butterscotch Bliss Layered Dessert came from tasteofhome.com)