Low-fat Cherry Cheese Parfaits

• 1 (16 ounce) canred sour cherries (NOT pie filling)
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 9 packets equal low calorie sweetener
• 18 teaspoon almond extract
• 2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
• 2 tablespoons cold water
• 2 23 cups low fat cottage cheese
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1. Drain cherries, reserving liquid.
2. Combine constarch and reserved cherry liquid in a small saucepan.
3. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until very thick.
4. Remove from heat and add cherries.
5. Stir in 3 packets of sweetener and almond extract, then set aside.
6. Soften gelatine in cold water, then cook over low heat until dissolved.
7. In a food processor, process cottage cheese and vanilla extract until smooth.
8. Add gelatine and remaining 6 packets of sweetener.
9. Put a layer of gelatin in each of 8 parfait glasses, then add a layer of cherries.
10. Repeat layers one more time.
11. Chill at least 3 hours.
12. Each serving is one fruit exchange and 1/2 serving protein.

sour cherries, cornstarch, packets equal, almond, unflavored gelatin, cold water, cottage cheese, vanilla

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/low-fat-cherry-cheese-parfaits-100270 (may not work)