Matcha Cream
Powdered green tea blended with sweet whipped cream is a popular parfait topping in Japan, particularly in Kyoto. Here the cream is lightened with low-fat yogurt cheese to make a pretty and delicious topping for poached pears and other desserts.
Source: EatingWell Magazine, Winter 2003
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Recipe Summary
Ingredients
Directions
Tips
Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
Per Serving:
440 calories; protein 13.3g 27% DV; carbohydrates 41.7g 14% DV; dietary fiberg; sugars 41.6g; fat 25.3g 39% DV; saturated fat 15.8g 79% DV; cholesterol 94.4mg 32% DV; vitamin a iu 987.3IU 20% DV; vitamin c 2.3mg 4% DV; folate 29.4mcg 7% DV; calcium 458mg 46% DV; iron 0.2mg 1% DV; magnesium 43.4mg 16% DV; potassium 581.7mg 16% DV; sodium 184.6mg 7% DV; thiamin 0.1mg 12% DV.
Exchanges:
2 low-fat milk, 1/2 other carbohydrate, 4 1/2 fat
