• 1 package pastry for 9-inch single pie crust
• 1/2 lb. cream cheese, softened
• 2 Tbs. almond flavored liqueur, or 1/2 tsp. almond extract
• 2 Tbs. powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup cranberry strawberry drink
• 1 Tbs. sugar
• 2 tsp. cornstarch
• 4 cups Driscoll's strawberries, hulled

Line a 9 inch tart pan, with removable bottom, with pastry. Pierce bottom of crust with a fork. Bake at 400°F for 10 minutes or until golden brown. Cool.

In a medium bowl, whip cream cheese until light and fluffy. Add liqueur and powdered sugar; mix well. In small saucepan, combine cranberry-strawberry drink, sugar and cornstarch; mix well. Cook and stir until mixture thickens and boils.

Spread cream cheese mixture over pastry, arrange strawberries on top, stemmed side down, and drizzle with cranberry- strawberry glaze. Refrigerate at least 1 hour.

*One-half teaspoon almond extract may be substituted for liqueur.

This recipe serves 8 people. Due to the nature of this recipe, it adjusts the number of servings in multiples of 8 only.

Per serving: calories 264, fat 16.3g, 56% calories from fat, cholesterol 31mg, protein 4.0g, carbohydrates 24.6g, fiber 2.1g, sugar 12.3g, sodium 231mg, diet points 6.7.

Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.0, Vegetable: 0.0, Fruit: 0.4, Bread: 0.0, Lean meat: 0.3, Fat: 3.3, Sugar: 1.0, Very lean meat protein: 0.0

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