So sweet and berry-delicious, a delectable dish to complement any meal. Makes enough for 10-12 servings, so everyone can enjoy. A great dessert for ladies’ lunches, family gatherings or small parties.
4 tsp. gelatin
¼ cup water
8 oz. low fat cream cheese
1 cup pureed strawberries
3 Tbsp. lemon juice
4 large egg whites
¾ cup stevia
Directions
Whisk together gelatin and water, let stand 5 minutes until gelatin blooms, and is completely dissolved. (glue-thick)
By hand, whip cream cheese, strawberries, lemon juice and gelatin mixture until smooth.
With electric mixer, whip egg whites and sugar.
Pour cream cheese mixture into egg whites and gently fold together.
Dish mixture into a pretty dish, looks lovely in a glass trifle.
Refrigerate at least 30 minutes, or for best results refrigerate a few hours.
Serve cold in a chilled wine glass over strawberries, or cut a slit in a strawberry and garnish your glass, it looks pretty and tastes heavenly.
Health Benefits: Low-fat, low-sugar, low-sodium, but still a tasty treat. The strawberries are rich in fiber, potassium and vitamin C while the egg whites give it the protein needed at every meal. Sweeten with stevia, for a no calorie way to enhance this dish. Stevia doesn’t affect your blood glucose levels, either.
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