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Ricotta Cheese and Blueberry Parfaits
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Ricotta Cheese and Blueberry Parfait
YIELD Makes 4 servings
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Antioxidant-rich blueberries lend their tartness to this pretty dish that's great as a snack, breakfast or dessert.
INGREDIENTS
| 1 | cup whole milk ricotta cheese |
| 1 | tablespoon powdered sugar |
| Grated peel of 1 lemon | |
| 1‑1/2 | cups fresh blueberries |
PREPARATION:
- Combine ricotta cheese, sugar and lemon peel in medium bowl; mix well.
- Place 3 tablespoons blueberries in each of 4 parfait glasses. Add 1/4 cup ricotta cheese mixture; top with another 3 tablespoons blueberries. Garnish as desired.
Variation
If your carb count can stand it, sprinkle top with some chopped pecans or slivered almonds.
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Trifles & Parfaits
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
| Serving Size: | 2/3 cup parfait |
| Sodium | 55 mg |
| Protein | 7 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 12 g |
| Cholesterol | 31 mg |
| Saturated Fat | 5 g |
| Total Fat | 8 g |
| Calories from Fat | 49 % |
| Calories | 145 |
DIETARY EXCHANGE:
| Fat | 1 |
| Meat | 1 |
| Milk | 1 |
| Fruit | 1 |