Fresh Berry Gratin

From EatingWell: March/April 1993

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

Makes: 4 servings

Active Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour

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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).

Carbohydrate Servings: 2

Exchanges: 1 fruit, 1 other carbohydrate, 1 fat

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