Black Forest Cheesecake "Muffins"

Not really muffins, this dessert combines cherry Jell-O, cola, cream cheese, melted chocolate and almond extract, chilled in muffin cups.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cola beverage
• 1 small pkg sugar-free cherry Jell-O
• 16 ounces cream cheese, cubed and softened
• 1 teaspoon almond flavoring
• 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, melted
• 1 cup whipping cream
• Splenda sugar substitute
• Cocoa powder for garnish
• 12 maraschino cherries

Directions:

Pour cola in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Pour over Jell-O in medium mixing bowl. Stir until Jell-o is disolved. Add cream cheese to dissolved Jell-O. Add melted chocolate and almond flavoring. Beat well with electric mixer for 2 minutes on medium speed. Spoon into 12 muffin cups that have been lined with cupcake liners. Chill for 2-3 hours or until firm. Remove paper liners and place on desert plates that have been dusted with cocoa. Whip cream with Splenda. Put a dollop of whipped topping on top of each muffin. Garnish with a cherry and sprinkle with a dusting of cocoa.

Number of Servings: Serves 12

Notes from the Cook: I prefer Dr. Pepper or Mr. Pibb for the cola.