So I have been on the search for a good dessert that is in my carb allowance and sugar free. Let me tell you, it's been tough! Most recipes use splenda and I just don't like the taste of the artificial sweeteners. I came across this recipe (on a diabetic website) and right away it looked great because it doesn't use artificial sweeteners (not to mention it's a lemony dessert)! Yet it is indeed a diabetic recipe. AND it tells you how many carbs and whatnot are in it. Score! I tried it tonight and I am one happy pregnant lady right now ;)
You will need:
1 c. graham cracker crumbs (I bought reduced fat, since my "fats" are limited, and it was good)
2 TB light margarine, melted
3 (8 oz) pkgs low-fat cream cheese, softened
2 TB all-purpose flour
1/4 c. sugar
3 TB fresh lemon juice
3/4 c. egg substitute
1 (8 oz) carton sugar free, fat free lemon yogurt
Assorted fresh berries (optional)
Combine cracker crumbs and margarine; press into an ungreased 9 inch springfoam pan. Set aside.
Beat cream cheese, flour and sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually add lemon juice and egg substitutes. Beat well. Fold in yogurt. Pour into crust. Cover loosely with foil.
Bake at 350 for 60-70 mins or until center is almost set.
Cool to room temperature. Refrigerate. Garnish with berries if desired.
Yield: 16 servings
1 slice= 16 grams carbs, 10 grams fat, 7 grams protein
I didn't do berries, just a little bit of fat free cool whip, which was good enough. I fed it to my family and they didn't know the difference. They thought it was just as good as any non-diabetic recipe!
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