Triple Layer Cherry Cheesecake Trifle

Yield: 12 servings

Ingredients

• 3 cups Ritz crackers, coarsely crushed
• 1 (8 ounce) package fat-free cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup fat-free vanilla yogurt
• 1 cup milk
• 1 (3 ounce) package instant vanilla or cheesecake pudding mix
• 2 (21 ounce) cans cherry pie filling
• Fresh mint sprig

Instructions

1. Coarsely crush crackers. Set aside.
2. Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and beat until smooth. Add yogurt, milk and pudding mix and beat until fluffy.
3. Spoon 1/3 the pudding mix into bottom of trifle bowl, sprinkle with 1/3 the crackers, and top with 1/3 the pie filling.
4. Repeat layers until all ingredients are used.
5. Chill until ready to serve (the longer the trifle sets the less crisp the crackers will be).
6. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint.

Notes

Make individual servings by using parfait glasses. Better yet, make single servings using a custard cup as a container and "right-size" the portions for better health and nutrition.