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Ginger Cream

http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/ginger_cream.html

From EatingWell:  Fall 2003

Chopped candied ginger adds a sweet and spicy note to lightened-up whipped cream.

2 cups | Active Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes (including draining yogurt)

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups low-fat vanilla yogurt
• 1/2 cup whipping cream
• 1/4 cup candied ginger, finely chopped

Preparation

1. Line a sieve with cheesecloth and set over a bowl, leaving at least 1/2-inch clearance from the bottom. Spoon in yogurt. Cover and let drain in the refrigerator for 1 1/2 hours.
2. Discard whey. Whip cream into soft peaks in a chilled bowl with chilled beaters. Push cream to one side; add drained yogurt and fold in with a rubber spatula. Fold in candied ginger.

Nutrition

Per tablespoon : 24 Calories; 1 g Fat; 1 g Sat; 0 g Mono; 5 mg Cholesterol; 3 g Carbohydrates; 1 g Protein; 0 g Fiber; 10 mg Sodium; 58 mg Potassium

Exchanges: Per tablespoon = a free food