The summer months are quickly creeping up on us, although the nights are still frigid, we can't help but get excited for cook-outs, family reunions, trips to the beach and BBQs with friends and family. So I figured a nice clean, refreshing dessert would be the best item to take to your next summer function.
INGREDIENTS:
3c plain non fat greekyougurt
4 oz reduced fat cream cheese softened
1/4 cup water
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1/2 sugar substitute (stevia or splenda)
2 to 4 minced crystallized ginger**
1 tsp grated lime zest (peel)
1 (6oz) reduced fat graham cracker crust
1 tub lite cool whip
DIRECTIONS:
- Beat yogurt and cream cheese in medium bowl with electric mixer at medium speed until light fluffy
- Place water in medium saucepan, sprinkle with gelatin and elt stand 2 minutes to soften.Stir in sugar a substitute. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, about 1 minute or until mixture thickens slightly and gelatin dissolves. (do not boil)
- Add gelatin mixture, minced ginger and lime peel to yogurt mixture, stir til well blended.
- Spoon filling into crust; cover surface with plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, at least 4 hours OR up to 2 days.
- Top with cool whip using a icing bag.
- Garnish with lime slices and serve.
Serves 8 to 10
**NOTE: crystallized ginger is available in large supermarkets and Asian markets. Its moist and chewy, with a strong spicy-sweet flavor.
You can also do these in a mini form, with cupcake wrappers, for smaller portion control.
Plus you get more bang for you buck, getting more product for the same amount of money.
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