SPRING BREEZE CHEESECAKE PIE

Spring Breeze Cheesecake Pie image

I combined two of my favorites (cheesecake and rhubarb) to come up with this mouthwatering dessert. It's so creamy and colorful. Everyone who tries it likes it.-Deanna Taylor, Ainsworth, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 graham cracker crust (9 inches)
TOPPING:
3 cups chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb
1/3 cup sugar
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water

Steps:

In a small bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually beat in sugar. Beat in sour cream and vanilla. Set aside 1/2 cup whipped topping for garnish; cover and refrigerate. Beat 1/2 cup whipped topping into cream cheese mixture; fold in remaining whipped topping. Spoon into the crust. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. , For topping, in a large saucepan, bring the rhubarb, sugar and cinnamon to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5-8 minutes or until rhubarb is tender. , In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth. Gradually stir into rhubarb mixture. Return to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Cool to room temperature. , Cut pie into slices; top with rhubarb sauce and reserved whipped topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 423 calories, Fat 25g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 222mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.