Turtle Tarts

Turtle Tarts

My sisters, Mary Benischek & Regina Reyes both relished these easy treats when they helped me a few months ago.

Serves 6

6 single serve Keebler graham cracker crust
1 (4 serving) pkg sugar-free instant chocolate pudding mix
2/3 cup nonfat dry milk powder
1 1/4 cup water
3/4 cup Cool Whip Lite
3/4 oz chopped pecans (3 tablespoons)
1/4 oz mini chocolate chips (1 tablespoon)
1 tablespoon caramel sauce

In a medium bowl combine dry pudding mix and dry milk powder. Add water. Mix well using a wire whisk. Blend in 1/4 cup Cool Whip Lite. Stir in 2 tablespoons pecans. Evenly spoon mixture into crust. Top each with 1 tablespoon Cool Whip Lite. In a small bowl combine mini chocolate chips and remaining 1 tablespoon pecans. Sprinkle about 1 teaspoon mixture over each tart. Drizzle 1/2 teaspoon caramel sauce over top of each. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Each serving equals:
HE: 1/2 Bread, 1/2 Fat, 1/3 Skim Milk, 1 Slider, 19 Optional Calories
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213 Calories, 9gm Fat, 5gm Protein,
28gm Carbohydrate, 397mg Sodium
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DIABETIC: 2 Starch, 1 Fat

"Healthy Exchanges Food Newsletter December 1994, pg. 8."