Mixed-Berry Champagne Ambrosia

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From EatingWell:  July/August 1993

Any combination of berries or cherries (or nectarines or peaches, for that matter) can be used in this sparkling dessert. Several colors make the prettiest presentation, but single-berry ambrosia is delicious too. Nonalcoholic champagne can be substituted for the real thing.

6 servings | Active Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 45 minutes (includes chilling time)

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup honey, preferably berry-blossom honey
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 large sprigs fresh mint, plus 6 smaller sprigs for garnish
• 2 1/2 pints mixed fresh berries, such as red or golden raspberries, blueberries, tiny strawberries, blackberries, pitted Bing or Queen Anne cherries
• 2 cups chilled Champagne, or other sparkling white wine

Preparation

1. Combine honey, lime juice and large mint sprigs in a small saucepan; warm over low heat just until the honey melts. Remove from the heat and let steep for 5 minutes; discard the mint.
2. Place the fruit in a large bowl, pour the honey mixture over and stir gently to combine. Divide the berry mixture among 6 individual goblets or dessert dishes and refrigerate until ready to serve, up to 1 hour.
3. Just before serving, pour the Champagne (or other sparkling wine) over the fruit. Garnish each serving with a sprig of mint and serve.

Nutrition

Per serving : 161 Calories; 1 g Fat; 0 g Sat; 0 g Mono; 0 mg Cholesterol; 27 g Carbohydrates; 1 g Protein; 4 g Fiber; 2 mg Sodium; 150 mg Potassium

2 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 1 fruit, 1 other carbohydrate