Ginger-Yogurt Cream

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From EatingWell:  March/April 1996

This gingery cream sauce will turn any fresh fruit into a dessert.

1 cup | Active Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt
• 1/4 cup whipping cream
• 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped candied ginger
• 1 tablespoon white rum, (optional)

Preparation

1. Line a sieve with cheesecloth and set it over a bowl. (Alternatively, use a coffee filter lined with filter paper.) Spoon in yogurt and let it drain in the refrigerator until slightly thickened, about 30 to 60 minutes.
2. Whip cream in a chilled small mixing bowl with a whisk or electric mixer to soft peaks. Add the drained yogurt, sugar, ginger and rum, if using; fold gently to mix. Serve immediately or refrigerate, covered, for up to 8 hours.

Nutrition

Per 2-tablespoon serving : 56 Calories; 3 g Fat; 2 g Sat; 1 g Mono; 10 mg Cholesterol; 6 g Carbohydrates; 2 g Protein; 0 g Fiber; 23 mg Sodium; 74 mg Potassium

1/2 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 1/2 other carbohydrate