This gluten-free and low-sugar dessert is great for summer holiday gatherings. Use red and blue berries for a patriotic flair or sliced kiwi, mandarin oranges, blueberries and pineapple for a colorful crowd-pleaser.

Number of servings: 8

Crust Ingredients:

• 2 cups almond flour
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1 ½ tablespoon butter
• ¼ cup honey

“Sauce” Ingredients

• 1 package cream cheese (8 oz)
• ¼ cup sugar (or less)
• 1 teaspoon almond extract

Toppings

• Sliced Fruit and/or Berries

Directions:

1. Mix crust ingredients with a spoon or hand mixer until well blended. Pour into desired pan (pie pan or 9 x 9) and press to form a bottom crust. Bake at 350° for 11-12 minutes. Let cool for 20 minutes before adding sauce and toppings.
2. Blend cream cheese, sugar and almond extract until smooth and creamy. Once cooled, spread evenly over crust.
3. Topped with sliced fruit and/or berries and refrigerate until ready to eat.

Options:

• Replace almond flour with whole wheat or regular flour
• Use strawberry cream cheese and omit or reduce sugar
• Double the recipe for a 9 x 13 pan

Source:  Michelle Jenck