I’ve lived in the area all my life and I haven’t gotten used to, nor enjoy the colder weather. That’s the only observation I am sharing with you today. We had a letter from Mindy asking for a couple of low fat, low sugar desserts. Mindy says that she is trying to eat better but can’t give up sweets. I have a couple for you Mindy and I hope many of you try one of these. Stay warm!
Toffee Crunch Dessert
1-1/2 cups cold fat-free milk
1 package (1 ounce) sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix
2 cartons (8 ounces each) frozen fat-free whipped topping, thawed
1 prepared angel food cake (8 to 10 ounces), cut into 1-inch cubes
4 Butterfinger candy bars (2.1 ounces each), crushed
Directions: In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix two minutes. Let stand for two minutes or until soft-set. Stir in two cups whipped topping. Fold in remaining whipped topping. In a 13×9-in. dish coated with cooking spray, layer half of cake cubes, pudding mixture and crushed candy bars. Repeat layers. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving. (3/4 cup equals 177 calories, 3 g fat)
Cream Cheese Streusel Bars
1-1/4 cups confectioners’ sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold butter
1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
1 can (14 ounces) fat-free sweetened condensed milk
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Directions: In a large bowl, combine the confectioners’ sugar, flour, cocoa and salt; cut in butter until crumbly. Set aside 1/2 cup for topping; press remaining crumb mixture into an 11-in. x 7-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 325 degrees for 8-12 minutes or until set. In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, milk, egg and vanilla until blended. Pour over crust. Bake for 15 minutes. Top with reserved crumb mixture; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until filling is set. Cool on a wire rack. Store in the refrigerator. (1 bar equals 245 calories, 10 g fat.)
I really enjoy this time with you each week and would love to hear from you. Do you have any requests? Is there a recipe you have been looking for or remember from your younger years? Can I help you find it? Do you have any recipes that are special to you that you could share with us? Please contact me at susieqcooking@outlook.com or c/o Pioneer Times, P.O. Box 456, Houlton, Maine 04730.
