by Brennah Dallaire

Passed down from my grandmother is this delicious recipe for Spring Breeze Pie. This light and airy, whipped, cream cheese pie can become a dessert staple at any party this holiday season.

Follow these simple no-bake instructions and surprise friends and family with a new tasty treat.

Ingredients –

1 graham cracker pie crust

1-8 ounce package of cream cheese (Philadelphia brand recommended)

1-8 ounce container of frozen whipped topping (thawed)

1 cup (8oz.)  sour cream

1/3 cup sugar

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

fresh fruit for topping

1. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually beat in sugar, sour cream, and vanilla.
2. Beat in about 1/2 cup of whipped topping into mixture. Fold in the rest of the whipped topping.
3. Fill graham cracker crust to the top.
4. Cover and refrigerate until firm. (1-2 hours)
5. Serve with fresh fruit. Frozen strawberries pair well with the pie.
6. Enjoy!

This recipe could easily be adapted to fit a low calorie, low sugar diet. Substitute low-fat cream cheese, stevia sweetener, and sugar-free whipped topping.