What's your favorite diabetic dessert?
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Comments (24)This easy recipe is a dessert or a salad, and always popular as it is fairly healthy, depending on the type of ingredients you use. It makes a great presentation. GRAPE SALAD Red, black, and green grapes, no seeds (or just one or two types is fine), stems removed, washed and thoroughly dried. Place in large clear trifle bowl, layering by color or mixing, or in individual wine or champagne or dessert glasses, clear. Mix together: --1 package of cream cheese (regular or low or no fat) --1 small carton of sour cream (again, regular, low or no fat) --Powdered sugar (I guess at it starting with 1/3 cup and sweetening to taste--you can also use SPLENDA) --1 tsp good vanilla Mix with mixer, then pour over the grapes. If individual glasses, of course only pour a tablespoon or so over each glass. Refrigerate. --Just before serving, sprinkle brown sugar and chopped pecans over the creamy mixture. This has never failed to get great reviews from adults and children alike!...See MoreWhat I Made for Dessert- Xmas ! What's your's
Comments (14)Since we will be spending Christmas Eve with friends this year, I will be makking the following. It has been a hit every time I made it! Alexa CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY GANACHE CAKE This pull-out-all-the-stops cake for special occasions may be prepared in steps in advance and glazes on the day it is to be served. For genoise 1/3 cup sifted unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder such as Droste (sift before measuring) 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/3 cup cornstarch a pinch baking soda 3 large whole eggs 3 large egg yolks 2/3 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt For syrup 1/3 cup water 1/3 cup sugar 1/3 cup raspberry liqueur such as Chambord For ganache 1 1/4 cups heavy cream 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons light corn syrup 1 pound semisweet or bittersweet chocolate (not unsweetened), chopped coarse 1/2 cup seedless raspberry jam For glaze 1 cup heavy cream 8 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate (not unsweetened), chopped coarse Garnish: fresh raspberries Make genoise: Preheat oven to 350F. Butter an 9-inch round cake pan (about 2 inches deep) and line bottom with a round of parchment paper or foil. In a small bowl whisk together cocoa powder, flour, cornstarch, and baking soda. In a metal bowl whisk together whole eggs, yolk, sugar, and salt until combined. Set mixture over a saucepan of simmering water and continue to whisk until lukewarm. Remove bowl from heat and with an electric mixer beat mixture at high speed until it has cooled and doubled in volume. Sift one third cocoa mixture over egg mixture and fold in. Sift and fold in remaining cocoa mixture, half at a time, in same manner. Pour batter into pan and smooth top. Bake genoise in middle of oven for 30 minutes, or until it is firm to the touch and pulls away slightly from side of pan. Invert genoise onto a rack and immediately invert onto another rack to cool right side up. Genoise may be wrapped in plastic wrap and chilled 1 week or frozen 1 month. Thaw genoise before assembling cake. Make syrup: In a small saucepan bring water and sugar to a boil over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally until sugar is dissolved. Cool syrup and stir in liqueur. Syrup may be made 1 week ahead and chilled, covered. Make ganache: In a saucepan bring cream, butter, and corn syrup to a boil over moderate heat and remove pan from heat. Add chocolate, swirling pan to submerge chocolate in hot mixture, and let stand 3 minutes. Whisk ganache until smooth and transfer to a bowl. Chill ganache, covered, at least 2 hours and up to 3 days. Assemble cake: Let ganache stand at room temperature until slightly softened and pliable but still cool. With a whisk or electric mixer beat ganache just until light and fluffy. Remove parchment paper from genoise and with a long serrated knife cut cake horizontally into 3 rounds. Invert top layer of genoise onto a springform pan base or a 9-inch cardboard round and brush with one third syrup. Spread layer with half of jam and spread one third ganache over jam. Top ganache with middle layer of genoise and repeat layering of syrup, jam, and ganache. Top with third layer of genoise, smooth-side up, and brush with remaining syrup. Spread top and side of cake with remaining ganache. Chill cake until ganache is set, about 30 minutes. Cake may be assembled ahead, wrapped in plastic wrap, and chilled 5 days or frozen 1 month. Thaw cake before proceeding. Make glaze: In a saucepan bring cream to a boil and remove pan from heat. Add chocolate, swirling pan to submerge chocolate in hot cream, and let stand 2 minutes. Whisk glaze until smooth and pour through a sieve set over a bowl. Cool glaze to room temperature. With cake on a rack set over a pan (to catch drips) pour glaze through sieve onto center of cake. Quickly spread glaze evenly over top and sides of cake with a long, narrow, metal spatula. Let cake stand until glaze is set, about 5 minutes. Garnish cake with raspberries and keep at cool room temperature until ready to serve. Gourmet February 1997...See MoreFavorite 'bring to the party' dessert?
Comments (7)Hi Sands, welcome back. Here are a few that might work for you. Home Cookin Chapter: Recipes From Thibeault's Table Cassata Cake (Sicilian Ricotta Cheesecake) ========================================== Source: Bonnie Stern, Toronto Cake Base 1 cup unsalted butter 1 1/2 cups sugar 5 eggs 2 cups cake flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 tablespoons lemon juice (Brandy, orange ligueur or Amaretto) Preheat oven to 325F. Butter a 9 x 5 loaf pan. Cream butter until light and add sugar gradually. Beat eggs in one at a time. Add vanilla and flavorings Stir or sift dry ingredients together and stir into egg mixture quickly. Pour into pan and bake 1 1/4 or 1 1/2 hours. Note: This cake improves with age and freezes well. Filling, Icing and Final Assembly 1 pound ricotta cheese 2/3 cups sugar 2 teaspoon vanilla 2 ounces of liqueur (Orange, Cognac, Amaretto, your choice) 2 oz. semisweet chocolate grated 1/4 cup candied fruit Icing, 2 cups whipping cream 1/4 cup sifted icing sugar 2 oz liqueur (use the same as above) Beat the sugar into the cheese. Add vanilla, liqueur, fruit and chocolate. Slice the cake into 3 or 4 layers and spread each with some of the cheese mixture reshaping the cake into a loaf as you proceed. Finish with a layer of cake. The cake will keep, well wrapped, two days at this point. A few hours before serving whip the cream until light and add the sugar and liqueur. Continue beating until quite stiff. Spread a coating of cream over the sides and top of the cake. Place the remaining cream into a piping bag and decorate the cake. It could be garnished with pistachio nuts , chocolate curls or strawberries. This cake is very rich so serve think slices. Notes: This cake ban also be iced with chocolate icing and it can be made into a round instead of in a loaf. My Notes: I usually add extra chocolate to the filling and leave out the candied fruit. Home Cookin Chapter: Recipes From Thibeault's Table White Chocolate Cream cheese Raspberry Tart =========================================== Shortbread Tart Pastry ====================== 1 cup butter, room temperature 1/2 cup Icing sugar (powdered sugar) 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour Place the flour and icing sugar in the bowl of a food processor. Cut the butter into pieces and add to the bowl. Using the pulse function process the mixture until it forms a ball. White Chocolate Cream Cheese Filling 8 ounces white chocolate melted (I melt in the microwave on medium low heat in 20 to 30 second intervals) Stir in between. Chocolate should not be hot. 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature 2 large eggs 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 white sugar 2 to 3 teaspoons vanilla extract Fresh Raspberries (enough filling for two pies) Preheat oven to 425°F. Prepare the crust first. Divide dough into 4 equal pieces and place in the bottom of a tart pan with removeable bottom. Using your fingers pat the dough evenly along the sides and bottom of the pan. Prick with a fork and put in the freezer for 15 minutes. Prick again. Place on a cookie sheet and bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until crust is golden. Check after the first 6 or 7 minutes and if the pastry is rising up, flatten gently with a fork. Remove from oven and let cool on a rack. Lower the temperature to 350°F Filling Beat the cream cheese with sugar until soft and creamy. Add the eggs and continue to beat. Beat in melted white chocolate,cream and vanilla. Decorate tart shell with raspberries. Slowly pour the cream cheese filling around the berries. Bake for approximately 25 to 30 minutes or until the filling is set. Let cool on rack. May be decorated with melted chocolate. Note, enough filling for two pies. Home Cookin Chapter: Recipes From Thibeault's Table Praline Cheesecake ================== 1-1/4 cup crushed graham crackers 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans toasted 1/4 cup butter melted 3 - 8 oz packages cream cheese 1 cup packed brown sugar 2/3 cup evaporated milk NOte: I used coffee cream 2 Tablespoons all purpose flour 2 teaspoons vanilla 3 eggs 1 cup pecan halves toasted. Caramel Sauce topping 1 cup corn syrup - dark 1/4 cup cornstarch 2 Tablespoon Brown sugar 1 Tablespoon vanilla Nnte: I use my regular caramel sauce instead of the one mentioned above: Caramel Sauce 1 cup butter 1 cup sugar 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup cream pinch of salt 2 teaspoons vanilla Mix all the ingredients together and simmer for about 5 or 6 minutes. Serve over Bread and butter pudding, apple pie and icecream, warm gingerbread, etc.. . Combine graham crackers, sugar, pecans and stir in melted butter. Press mixture over the bottom and 1 1/2 inches up sides of a 9" ich spring pan. Bake at 350°F for 10 minutes. Beat cream cheese, 1 cup brown sugar, evaporated milk, flour and vanilla. Add egss and beat until just blended. pour into crust. Bake 50 to 55 minutes or until set. Cool in pan for 30 minutes. Loosen sides and remove rim. Cool completely. Arrange toasted pecans on top of cake decoratively. Make Topping by combining corn syrup, cornstarch and brown sugar in a small saucepan. Cook and stir until thickened. Remove from heat and add vanilla. To serve cake, Pour sauce over top and serve remaining sauce in a pitcher at the table. NOTE: I baked the cake in a Baine Marie. I wrapped foil around the outside of the springform pan to prevent any water from seeping in to the cake. (Toronto Star Newspaper: 1981)...See MoreDiabetic Desserts?
Comments (15)Since the one of the worse part of a pie for a diabetic is the crust we found this for thanksgiving and it's WONDERFUL!!! Pumpkin custard: 15 ounce can pumpkin (regular pumpkin, not pie filling) 1/2 cup granulated Splenda or equivalent liquid Splenda 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar Twin, optional 2 eggs (I used Egg white Egg beaters) 1/2 cup heavy cream (I used 1 cup skim milk) 1/2 cup water (I skipped the water since I used skim milk) 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1/8 teaspoon ginger Combine in a large bowl in order given; beat well. Pour into a large, buttered pie plate. Bake 350º, 45-55 minutes until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Chill before serving. Serve with whipped cream, if desired. With granular Splenda: Per Serving: 97 Calories; 7g Fat; 2g Protein; 7g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 5g Net Carbs With liquid Splenda: Per Serving: 91 Calories; 7g Fat; 2g Protein; 5g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 3g Net Carbs Vickey--MN...See Moreannie1992
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