Fresh Berry Gratin

From EatingWell: March/April 1993 — Subscribe Now!

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

4 servings

Active Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour

Nutrition Profile

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

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.
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.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (35% daily value).

2 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 1 fruit, 1 other carbohydrate, 1 fat