The layers of coffee, dark cherry, and chocolate flavor make this dessert interesting, and the addition of the quick raspberry sauce at the end makes it pop!

　　

Ingredients

serves 8, 1 pie wedge plus 1 tablespoon sauce and 1 tablespoon almonds per serving

　　3 cups frozen vanilla yogurt and 1 cup frozen vanilla yogurt, slightly softened, divided use

　　1 tablespoon instant coffee granules

　　8 ounces frozen dark sweet cherries, coarsely chopped

　　2 1/2 ounces chocolate graham crackers, crushed (about 2/3 cup)

　　1/2 cup slivered or sliced almonds (about 2 ounces)

　　1/2 cup all-fruit seedless raspberry spread

　　

Step 1

In a 9-inch deep pie pan (glass preferred), spread 3 cups frozen yogurt.

　　

Step 2

In a medium bowl, stir together the remaining 1 cup frozen yogurt and coffee granules. Spoon dollops of the mixture over the vanilla yogurt in the pie pan. Using the back of a spoon, spread the coffee-flavored yogurt over the vanilla yogurt. Sprinkle with the cherries and cookie crumbs. Cover with plastic wrap. Freeze until firm, at least 4 hours.

　　

Step 3

Meanwhile, in a small skillet, dry-roast the almonds over medium heat for about 4 minutes, or until just fragrant, stirring frequently. Remove from the skillet so they don’t burn.

　　

Step 4

At serving time, in the same skillet or a small saucepan, heat the raspberry spread over medium heat for 3 minutes, or until slightly melted. If you prefer, put the raspberry spread in a small microwaveable dish and microwave on 100 percent power (high) for about 20 seconds. Spoon about 1 tablespoon over each serving of pie. Sprinkle with the almonds.

　　

Cook’s Tip

Step 5

If you prefer, assemble the “pie” in eight 6-ounce ramekins instead of the pie pan. This is an easy way to control portion size.

　　

nutrition information

Step 6

(Per Serving)

　　

Step 7

Calories: 231

　　

Step 8

Total Fat: 4.5g

　　

Step 9

Saturated: 0.5g

　　

Step 10

Trans: 0.0g

　　

Step 11

Polyunsaturated: 1.0g

　　

Step 12

Monounsaturated: 2.5g

　　

Step 13

Cholesterol: 2mg

　　

Step 14

Sodium: 119mg

　　

Step 15

Carbohydrates: 42g

　　

Step 16

Fiber: 2g

　　

Step 17

Sugars: 33g

　　

Step 18

Protein: 7g

　　

Step 19

Dietary Exchanges

　　

Step 20

3 Carbohydrate

　　

Step 21

1 Fat

　　American Heart Association Quick & Easy Meals