Blueberries with Lemon Cream
Blending vanilla yogurt and reduced-fat cream cheese creates a topping that's as virtuous as it is delicious. Any fresh berry can be used in this recipe.
From EatingWell: Spring 2003, The EatingWell Diabetes Cookbook (2005)
4 servings, 1/2 cup each | Active Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
- 4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, (Neufchatel)
- 3/4 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
Preparation
- Using a fork, break up cream cheese in a medium bowl. Drain off any liquid from the yogurt; add yogurt to the bowl along with honey. Using an electric mixer, beat at high speed until light and creamy. Stir in lemon zest.
- Layer the lemon cream and blueberries in dessert dishes or wineglasses. If not serving immediately, cover and refrigerate for up to 8 hours.
- Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 8 hours.
Nutrition Profile
Diabetes appropriate | Low calorie | Low cholesterol | Low sodium | Healthy weight | Gluten free | View Complete Nutrition Guidelines»
Nutrition
Per serving:
156 calories; 7 g fat (4 g sat, 0 g mono); 22 mg cholesterol; 19 g carbohydrates; 6 g protein; 2 g fiber; 151 mg sodium; 189 mg potassium.
Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (15% daily value).
1 Carbohydrate Serving
Exchanges: 1 fruit, 1 fat (saturated)