Chopped candied ginger adds a sweet and spicy note to lightened-up whipped cream.

Makes 2 cups

ACTIVE TIME: 10 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 1 hour 40 minutes (including draining yogurt)

EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy

1 1/2 cups low-fat vanilla yogurt
1/2 cup whipping cream
1/4 cup candied ginger, finely chopped

1. Line a sieve with cheesecloth and set over a bowl, leaving at least 1/2-inch clearance from the bottom. Spoon in yogurt. Cover and let drain in the refrigerator for 1 1/2 hours.
2. Discard whey. Whip cream into soft peaks in a chilled bowl with chilled beaters. Push cream to one side; add drained yogurt and fold in with a rubber spatula. Fold in candied ginger.

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per tablespoon: 24 calories; 1 g fat (1 g sat, 0 g mono); 5 mg cholesterol; 3 g carbohydrate; 1 g protein; 0 g fiber; 10 mg sodium.