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Strawberries-and-Cream Parfaits
From EatingWell: Spring 2004, The EatingWell Diabetes Cookbook (2005) — Subscribe to EatingWell Magazine Today!
To celebrate spring's fresh strawberries, our Test Kitchen jazzed up old-fashioned tapioca pudding. Grinding the tapioca in a blender makes the texture creamier, maple syrup adds seasonal sweetness and whipping cream gives these airy parfaits a luxurious finish.
6 servings, about 1 cup each
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Nutrition Profile
Low calorie | Low cholesterol | Low saturated fat | Low sodium | Heart healthy | Healthy weight | High calcium | Gluten free |
View Our Nutrition Guidelines »Ingredients
- 1/4 cup quick-cooking tapioca
- 3 cups low-fat milk, or unsweetened plain soymilk
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 pints strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/2 cup whipping cream
- 6 sprigs fresh mint, for garnish
Preparation
- Grind tapioca in a blender or coffee grinder until it is a fine granular powder.
- Whisk milk (or soymilk), maple syrup, egg and the tapioca in a small heavy saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture comes to a full boil. Remove from the heat, stir in vanilla and transfer to a medium bowl. Place plastic wrap directly on the surface. Refrigerate until chilled, about 3 hours or overnight.
- Whip cream using an electric mixer or whisk in a chilled bowl until soft peaks form. Fold the whipped cream into the tapioca mixture using a rubber spatula.
- Spoon 1/4 cup strawberries into each of six 8-ounce parfait glasses or wineglasses. Top each with 1/3 cup tapioca cream. Repeat with another layer of strawberries and tapioca cream. Garnish with the remaining berries and a sprig of mint.
Tips & Notes
- Make Ahead Tip: Prepare through Step 2 up to 1 day ahead. Once assembled, serve immediately or cover and chill for up to 2 hours.
Nutrition
Per serving: 256 calories; 9 g fat (5 g sat, 3 g mono); 63 mg cholesterol; 40 g carbohydrates; 6 g protein; 2 g fiber; 76 mg sodium; 439 mg potassium.
Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (110% daily value), Calcium (20% dv).
2 Carbohydrate Serving
Exchanges: 1/2 low-fat milk, 1 1/2 other carbohydrate
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Recipe Categories
- Health & Diet Considerations
- Low sodium
- Low saturated fat
- Low cholesterol
- Low calorie
- Gluten free
- High calcium
- Healthy weight
- Heart healthy
- Servings
- 6
- Ethnic/Regional
- American
- Meal/Course
- Dessert
- Ease of Preparation
- Easy
- Type of Dish
- Desserts, other
- Desserts, fruit
- Total Time
- More than 1 hour
- Publication
- The EatingWell Diabetes Cookbook (2005)
- Spring 2004
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