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· Recipe of the Month
· Recipe of the Month
Lemon Chiffon Dessert
Mmmm, who doesn't love creamy lemon chiffon?
This unique take on the beloved dessert has dropped the fat content to only 2 grams and has increased the protein to 11 grams per serving.
That is reason to celebrate-pass the chiffon, please.
Yield: 6 servings
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients:
- 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
- 1-1/4 cups cold water, divided
- 1-1/3 cups nonfat dry milk powder
- 2-1/2 teaspoons unsweetened lemon soft drink mix (like KOOL-AID)
- 3 to 4 drops yellow food coloring, optional
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup reduced-fat cottage cheese
- 1 tablespoon graham cracker crumbs
- Fat free whipped topping
Instructions:
- In a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over 1/2 cup cold water; let stand for 1 minute. Cook and stir over low heat until gelatin is completely dissolved; set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the milk powder, drink mix, food coloring if desired, salt and remaining water; beat on high speed until smooth.
- Place the cottage cheese in a blender or food processor; cover and process until smooth. Add milk mixture and gelatin; cover and process until thickened.
- Spoon 1/2 cup each into six 6-oz. custard cups. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Spread with whipped topping; sprinkle with cracker crumbs.
Nutritional Analysis:
One serving equals 118 calories, 2g fat, 12g carbohydrate & 11g protein.
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