Fresh berry gratin

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3cupsFresh berries (raspberries, blueberries and/or blackberries)
4ouncesLow-fat cream cheese, softened
3tablespoonsSkim milk
1tablespoonFresh lemon juice
cupPacked light brown sugar

Directions

Place berries in an even layer in a 9-inch pie plate or divide among four individual gratin dishes. In a small bowl, whisk together cream cheese, milk and lemon juice. Spread over the berries, leaving the outer edge uncovered. Set aside in the refrigerator for up to one hour.

Preheat the broiler. Press sugar through a coarse sieve over the berries, covering them evenly. Broil until the sugar has melted, about four minutes. Serve immediately.

178 calories per serving: 4 g protein, 6 g fat, 31 g carbohydrate; 171 mg sodium; 10 mg cholesterol.

From Eating Well Magazine, Apr '93.

Makes 4 servings

Submitted By ALAN BURGSTAHLER On 05-07-95