Post by ann on Jan 17, 2007 17:40:06 GMT 2
Pavlova With Fresh Berries
Serves 8
Pavlova, an airy meringue covered with berries and whipped topping, makes a glorious dessert for a special occasion. Don't worry about making the surface of the meringue smooth; the dips and swirls are what make it so beautiful. Use strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries — or a combination of all three!
Ingredients
5 large egg whites, at room temperature
1/2 teasthingy cream of tartar
11/4 cups Splenda® or sugar substitute
1 teasthingy vanilla extract
3/4 cup fat-free whipped topping
1 cup fresh berries, such as strawberries, blueberries, and/or raspberries
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 300°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Beat egg whites and cream of tartar with an electric mixer on medium-high, until whites are firm, but not dry. Continue beating, adding sugar substitute, 1/4 cup at a time; beat about 10 seconds after each addition. Add vanilla and continue beating, 1 to 2 minutes, until mixture is glossy and stiff.
3. Scoop meringue onto the prepared baking sheet. Using a large rubber spatula, spread meringue into a 6-inch round, building the sides and creating a slight depression in the center; place in oven and reduce heat to 250°F. Bake, without opening oven door, 45 minutes, until firm to the touch and lightly golden.
4. Turn off oven; open door and let cool in the oven, 30 minutes. Remove from oven; cool completely on wire rack. Use a large metal spatula to transfer meringue to serving platter. Fill center of meringue with whipped topping and berries.
Nutritional Information:
45 calories
2 g protein
8 g carbohydrate
0 g fiber
0 g total fat (0 g saturated fat)
0 mg cholesterol
39 mg sodium
Cheers
Serves 8
Pavlova, an airy meringue covered with berries and whipped topping, makes a glorious dessert for a special occasion. Don't worry about making the surface of the meringue smooth; the dips and swirls are what make it so beautiful. Use strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries — or a combination of all three!
Ingredients
5 large egg whites, at room temperature
1/2 teasthingy cream of tartar
11/4 cups Splenda® or sugar substitute
1 teasthingy vanilla extract
3/4 cup fat-free whipped topping
1 cup fresh berries, such as strawberries, blueberries, and/or raspberries
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 300°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Beat egg whites and cream of tartar with an electric mixer on medium-high, until whites are firm, but not dry. Continue beating, adding sugar substitute, 1/4 cup at a time; beat about 10 seconds after each addition. Add vanilla and continue beating, 1 to 2 minutes, until mixture is glossy and stiff.
3. Scoop meringue onto the prepared baking sheet. Using a large rubber spatula, spread meringue into a 6-inch round, building the sides and creating a slight depression in the center; place in oven and reduce heat to 250°F. Bake, without opening oven door, 45 minutes, until firm to the touch and lightly golden.
4. Turn off oven; open door and let cool in the oven, 30 minutes. Remove from oven; cool completely on wire rack. Use a large metal spatula to transfer meringue to serving platter. Fill center of meringue with whipped topping and berries.
Nutritional Information:
45 calories
2 g protein
8 g carbohydrate
0 g fiber
0 g total fat (0 g saturated fat)
0 mg cholesterol
39 mg sodium
Cheers
