Creamy Fruit Dessert

Healthy Recipes : Creamy Fruit Dessert

Talk about a sweet dream. This Creamy Fruit Dessert is prepared with a fat-free cream cheese base. mandarin oranges, peaches and pineapple all make a special appearance in this decadent dessert.

(Make 4 serves)

Amount Per Serving: 145 Calories, 7 g. Protein, 26 g. Carbohydrates, 2 g. Dietary Fiber, 2 g. Fat, 2 g. Saturated Fat, 3 mg. Cholesterol, 190 mg. Sodium, 333 mg. Potassium, 126 mg. Calcium

Ingredients:

  • 4 oz. of fat-free cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup of fat-free (plain) yogurt
  • 1 tsp. of brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. of vanilla extract
  • 1 can (11 oz.) of mandarin oranges, drained
  • 1 can (8.25 oz.) of water-packed sliced peaches, drained
  • 1 can (8 oz.) of water-packed pineapple chunks, drained
  • 4 Tbsp. of shredded coconut, toasted

Preparation:

  • Combine cream cheese, yogurt, sugar and vanilla in small-size bowl.
  • Using an electric mixer on high speed, beat until smooth.
  • Combine oranges, peaches and pineapple in separate bowl. Add cream cheese mixture and fold together.
  • Cover and refrigerate until well chilled.
  • Transfer to a serving bowl. Garnish with shredded coconut. Serve immediately.
  • >Note :Mandarin oranges have about 40% less vitamin C than oranges do, but they have nearly three times the vitamin A.

Source : MayoClinic

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