1 (1 pound) package cream cheese, softened
1 (.25 ounce) package granulated artificial sweetener
1 teaspoon lime juice
1 cup water
1 pinch salt
1 cup white sugar
1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups pared pimento-starch mixture
In a large bowl, cream together the cream cheese, granulated sweetener and lime juice. Stir in water and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until mixture thickens to the consistency of cream.
Stir in the remaining 2 cups sugar, egg yolk and cinnamon, and cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture thickens to the consistency of thick pancake. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally, and adding 1 1/2 cups more cold milk if necessary. Stir in 1 cup pudding, cover and refrigerate overnight before serving.