Tropical Pie

The latest issue of Simple and Delicious has been awesome. Lots of great recipes, including this one, which I made over the weekend:

Tropical Pie

Ingredients:

• 1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple
• 2 medium firm bananas, cut into 1/4-inch slices
• 4 ounces fat-free cream cheese, softened
• 4 teaspoons sugar substitute equivalent to 4 teaspoons sugar
• 2 cups reduced-fat whipped topping, divided
• 1 reduced-fat graham cracker crust (9 inches)
• 4 maraschino cherries, halved
• 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts, toasted

Directions:

1. Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Place sliced bananas in juice; set aside.
2. In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar substitute and 1 tablespoon reserved pineapple juice until smooth. Fold in 1/4 cup whipped topping.
3. Drain bananas. Arrange half of bananas in bottom of crust. Carefully spread with cream cheese mixture. Top with pineapple, remaining bananas and whipped topping. Garnish with cherries and walnuts. Refrigerate for 4 hours. Yield: 8 servings.