Tropical Fruit Ice

From EatingWell: Summer 2002, The EatingWell Diabetes Cookbook (2005) — Subscribe Now!

This super-simple recipe makes an exotic ice with intense flavor. To turn it into a showstopper dessert, garnish with sliced fresh tropical fruit and toasted coconut.

8 servings, 1/2 cup each

Active Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Nutrition Profile

Ingredients

1 11-1/2-ounce can frozen passion fruit concentrate, (see Ingredient note)
2 cups water
2 tablespoons lime juice

Preparation

Combine passion fruit concentrate, water and lime juice in a medium bowl.
Pour the juice mixture into an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer's directions. (Alternatively, freeze the mixture in a shallow metal pan until solid, about 6 hours. Break into chunks and process in a food processor until smooth.) Serve immediately or transfer to a storage container and let harden in the freezer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Serve in chilled dishes.

Tips & Notes

Make Ahead Tip: Store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 days. Let soften in the refrigerator for 1/2 hour before serving. | Equipment: Ice cream maker or food processor

Ingredient Note: Welch's frozen passion-fruit cocktail concentrate can be found in supermarkets. Substitute the same size can of your favorite frozen juice concentrate for endless variations.

Nutrition

Per serving: 84 calories; 1 g fat (0 g sat, 0 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 15 g carbohydrates; 2 g protein; 0 g fiber; 31 mg sodium; 311 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin A (35% daily value), Vitamin C (25% dv).

1 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 1 fruit