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Fresh Berry Gratin

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

From EatingWell:  March/April 1993

The aroma of warm berries in this effortless tart is sublime.

4 servings | Active Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour

Ingredients

• 3 cups fresh berries, (raspberries, blueberries and/or blackberries)
• 4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, (Neufchatel), softened
• 3 tablespoons nonfat milk
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar

Preparation

1. Place berries in an even layer in a 9-inch pie plate or divide among 4 individual gratin dishes. Whisk together cream cheese, milk and lemon juice in a small bowl. Spread over the berries, leaving the outer edge uncovered. Set aside in the refrigerator for up to 1 hour.
2. Preheat the broiler. Press sugar through a coarse sieve over the berries, covering them evenly. Broil until the sugar has melted, about 4 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Per serving : 191 Calories; 7 g Fat; 4 g Sat; 2 g Mono; 22 mg Cholesterol; 30 g Carbohydrates; 4 g Protein; 5 g Fiber; 120 mg Sodium; 189 mg Potassium

2 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 1 fruit, 1 other carbohydrate, 1 fat