Best 9 Low Fat Orange And Almond Cream Cheese Pie Recipes

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For those in search of a delightful dessert option that strikes a harmonious balance between tangy citrus and creamy indulgence, the low-fat orange and almond cream cheese pie emerges as a culinary masterpiece. This tantalizing treat, characterized by its vibrant orange hue and delicate almond aroma, offers a symphony of flavors that will captivate the senses while accommodating dietary preferences with its reduced-fat content.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

ORANGE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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Great on Carrot Walnut Cookies (see recipe).

Provided by Debbie Rowe

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Cream Cheese

Yield 50

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 teaspoon orange zest
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
2 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
¾ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Beat cream cheese, butter or margarine, orange peel, and orange juice until creamy. Beat in confectioner's sugar until blended and smooth.
  • Spread about 1 1/2 teaspoons on each cooled cookie. Sprinkle with walnuts.
  • Let icing set 1 to 2 hours. Refrigerate in an airtight container with waxed paper between layers up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 45.4 calories, Carbohydrate 6.3 g, Cholesterol 3.1 mg, Fat 2.2 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 8.4 mg, Sugar 6 g

LOW-FAT CHEESECAKE



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"No one would ever guess this smooth, rich-tasting dessert is low in fat," assures field editor Vera Reid of Laramie, Wyoming. "Drizzled with cherry pie filling, it's a delicious lovely treat."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 packages (8 ounces each) fat-free cream cheese, softened
2/3 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar, divided
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
3/4 cup egg substitute
1 cup fat-free sour cream
1 cup reduced-sugar cherry pie filling

Steps:

  • In a bowl, beat cream cheese, 2/3 cup sugar and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla until fluffy. Gradually add egg substitute; beat until smooth. Pour into a 9-in. pie plate that has been coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until puffy and light brown around the edges. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. , Meanwhile, combine sour cream and remaining sugar and vanilla. Spread over cheesecake. Bake 15 minutes longer. Cool completely on a wire rack. Refrigerate. , Before serving, top each serving with 2 tablespoons cherry pie filling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 384mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 13g protein.

CHERRY ALMOND MOUSSE PIE



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Treat your loved ones to a luscious pie with chocolate, cherries and nuts in a creamy vanilla mousse. It's a sweet yet refreshing dessert. -Dorothy Pritchett, Wills Point, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk, divided
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate
1/2 teaspoon almond extract, divided
1 frozen pie shell (9 inches), baked
1 jar (10 ounces) maraschino cherries, drained
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup cold water
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
1/2 cup chopped toasted almonds
Chopped chocolate, optional

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan over low heat, cook and stir 1/2 cup milk and the chocolate until chocolate is melted and mixture is thickened, about 4 minutes. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon extract. Pour into pie shell; set aside. , Set aside eight whole cherries for garnish. Chop the remaining cherries; set aside. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually beat in water and remaining milk. Beat in pudding mix and remaining extract. Fold in whipped cream. Stir in chopped cherries and almonds. , Pour over pie. Chill 4 hours or until set. Garnish with whole cherries and, if desired, chopped chocolate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 469 calories, Fat 26g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 339mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

ALMOND-CREAM CHEESE TRIANGLES



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Make cream cheese coffee-shop pastries at home with an easy foolproof recipe.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (3 oz) cream cheese
2 tablespoons firm butter or margarine
2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix
1/3 cup milk
1 egg yolk
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 egg white, slightly beaten
2 tablespoons sliced almonds
2 teaspoons sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425°F. In medium bowl, cut 3-oz package of cream cheese and the butter into Bisquick mix, using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through ingredients in opposite directions), until mixture looks like fine crumbs. Stir in milk and egg yolk.
  • Place dough on surface well dusted with Bisquick mix; gently roll in Bisquick mix to coat. Knead 10 times. Roll dough into 16x8-inch rectangle.
  • In small bowl, mix 8-oz package of cream cheese, 1/3 cup sugar and the almond extract until smooth. Spread cream cheese filling lengthwise over half of dough to within 1/4 inch of edge; carefully fold dough over filling. Brush egg white over top. Sprinkle with almonds and 2 teaspoons sugar. Cut into 4 (4-inch) squares; cut squares diagonally in half to form 8 triangles. Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake about 14 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm or cold. Cover; refrigerate any remaining triangles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 0 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Triang1e, Sodium 520 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 1 1/2 g

LOW-FAT ORANGE AND ALMOND CREAM CHEESE PIE



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Categories     Dessert     Bake     Low Fat     Cream Cheese     Orange     Almond     Chill     Cottage Cheese     Bon Appétit     Peanut Free     Soy Free

Yield Serves 10

Number Of Ingredients 18

Crust
Nonstick vegetable oil spray
1 3/4 cups low-fat granola
1/2 cup blanched slivered almonds (about 2 ounces)
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon orange juice
1 tablespoon honey
Filling
1/2 cup orange juice
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1 16-ounce container nonfat cottage cheese
4 ounces nonfat cream cheese, room temperature
1/4 cup canned evaporated skim milk
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
4 oranges
1/4 cup apricot preserves
1 tablespoon sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • For Crust:
  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray 9-inch-diameter springform pan with nonstick vegetable oil spray. Coarsely grind granola and blanched slivered almonds in processor. Transfer mixture to medium bowl. Stir in orange juice and honey. Press mixture onto bottom of prepared springform pan. Bake until crust is set and beginning to color, about 10 minutes. Transfer springform pan to rack and cool crust completely.
  • For Filling:
  • Stir orange juice and gelatin in heavy small saucepan over low heat until gelatin dissolves, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Puree cottage cheese, cream cheese, evaporated milk, sugar, honey and almond extract in blender until very smooth. Transfer to large bowl. Stir in gelatin mixture. Pour filling into crust. Cover and refrigerate overnight. (Cheese pie can be prepared 1 day ahead. Keep refrigerated.)
  • Cut peel and white pith from oranges. Cut oranges crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick rounds. Cut each round in half. Drain orange pieces on several layers of paper towels. Arrange oranges decoratively over top of cheese pie. Stir apricot preserves in heavy small saucepan over low heat until melted. Brush oranges with apricot glaze. Sprinkle pie with almonds and serve.

LOW CARB CREAM CHEESE PIE



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Make and share this Low Carb Cream Cheese Pie recipe from Food.com.

Provided by seaquinta

Categories     Pie

Time 45m

Yield 1 pie, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups ground hazelnuts
4 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup Splenda sugar substitute
1/2 cup Splenda sugar substitute
1 teaspoon vanilla
10 ounces cream cheese
2 eggs
1 pint sour cream
2 tablespoons Splenda sugar substitute
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Melt butter. Mix together hazelnuts, butter and splenda. Press mixture into a pie plate. Bake at 350 for 5 minute.
  • Cream filling and pour into crust. Bake 20 minutes at 350.
  • Cool pie.
  • Beat ingredients for topping, spread on top of pie and bake for 5 min at 400.
  • Cool completely before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 407.4, Fat 40, SaturatedFat 19.9, Cholesterol 132.4, Sodium 193.9, Carbohydrate 6, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 1, Protein 8.2

CHERRY ALMOND CREAMY CHEESE PIE



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Make and share this Cherry Almond Creamy Cheese Pie recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Pie

Time 30m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup flour
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1 cup almonds, crushed
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese (softened)
1 cup sugar
1 (8 ounce) container Cool Whip
1 can cherry pie filling
3 teaspoons almond liqueur (divided)

Steps:

  • Mix flour, butter and almonds to make crust and press into an 8 in pie pan.
  • Bake at 350 deg for about 15 minutes or until brown.
  • Mix sugar, 2 teaspoon almond liquor and cream cheese together thoroughly till creamy. Fold in Cool Whip.
  • Put mixture into pie shell. Mix 1 teaspoon of almond liquour with cherry pie filling. Top cheese mixture with cherry pie filling.
  • Chill 2 hours or overnight.

LOW FAT CHERRY CREAM CHEESE PIE



Low Fat Cherry Cream Cheese Pie image

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 4h30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 can (12 oz.) evaporated milk, divided
2 pkg (8 oz. each) low fat cream cheese
2 tsp almond extract
1 can (21 oz.) cherry pie filling & topping
2 boxes (4 - 4 1/2 cup serving size each) no sugar/no fat vanilla pudding & pie filling
1/2 cup 2% milk
2 9- in ch graham cracker pie shells

Steps:

  • 1. In a bowl cream together 1/2 of the evaporated milk and the cream cheese and the almond extract.
  • 2. In another bowl or a blender (I prefer a blender on puree) mix together the cherries and the rest of the evaporated milk, until light and airy. Add the cherry mixture to the cream cheese mixture (mixing a low speed increasing speed until well mixed.)
  • 3. Slowly add the 2 boxes of vanilla pudding using the 2% milk to keep a consistency that will be light and fluffy. (Usually mix another 2 minutes.)
  • 4. Add to pie shells, refrigerate at least 4 hours, and then serve with favorite topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

ALMOND CREAM PIE



Almond Cream Pie image

Fill a chocolate crust with this Almond Cream Pie for a unique dessert idea!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Dairy

Time 4h25m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 chocolate graham crackers, finely crushed (about 1-1/4 cups)
1 cup sugar, divided
1/3 cup butter, melted
6 Tbsp. cornstarch
3 cups milk, divided
3 eggs, separated
1 tsp. almond extract
1/4 cup chopped toasted slivered almonds
2 oz. BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F.
  • Combine graham crumbs, 1/3 cup sugar and butter; press onto bottom and up side of 9-inch pie plate. Bake 10 min. Remove from oven; reduce oven temperature to 350°F.
  • Combine 1/2 cup of the remaining sugar and cornstarch in small bowl. Stir in 1/2 cup milk. Beat egg yolks until blended; stir into cornstarch mixture. Bring remaining milk just to boil in medium saucepan on medium heat. Gradually add cornstarch mixture, mixing well after each addition. Cook on low heat 5 min. or until thickened, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Stir in almond extract. Pour into crust.
  • Beat egg whites in large bowl with mixer on high speed until foamy. Gradually add remaining sugar, beating constantly until stiff peaks form. Spread over pie filling, sealing egg white mixture to edge of crust.
  • Bake 12 to 15 min. or until lightly browned. Cool completely. Refrigerate 3 hours.
  • Melt chocolate as directed on package; drizzle over pie. Sprinkle with nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Sodium 240 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 8 g

Tips:

  • For a smoother filling, strain the orange juice before using.
  • Be sure to use softened cream cheese for a creamy filling.
  • If you don't have almond extract, you can substitute vanilla extract.
  • For a gluten-free option, use a gluten-free graham cracker crust or make your own.
  • Top the pie with whipped cream, fresh berries, or orange zest for extra flavor.

Conclusion:

This low-fat orange and almond cream cheese pie is a delicious and refreshing dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own dietary needs. Whether you are looking for a light and healthy dessert or a decadent treat, this pie is sure to satisfy your cravings.

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