Blackberries with Lime Cream^{Low Carb}

Ingredients

Servings: 8, Serving Size: ½ cup berries with 2 tbsp lime cream

¼ cup cold water

1 tbsp 100% dried egg whites or meringue powder

2 tbsp granulated sugar

1/3 cup reduced-fat cream cheese, softened

¼ cup granulated no-calorie sweetener

2 tsp fresh grated lime zest

2 tsp fresh lime juice

½ tsp vanilla extract

4 cups fresh blackberries

Exchanges/Choices:

1 Carbohydrate

Calories 69

Calories from Fat 10

Total Fat 1g

Saturated Fat 1g

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 4mg

Sodium 18mg

Total Carbohydrate 14g

Dietary Fiber 4g

Sugars 10g

Protein 2g

In a large bowl, combine water and dried egg whites. Beat at high speed for 5 minutes or until foamy. Gradually beat in the sugar, beating 5 minutes longer or until stiff, glossy and bright white.
In another large bowl, combine cream cheese, no-calorie sweetener, lime zest, lime juice and vanilla. Stir to mix well. Gently fold the egg white mixture into the cream cheese mixture in four additions, mixing well after each addition.
Spoon the blackberries into 8 serving bowls and spoon lime cream evenly over the berries.

Fun Facts / Cooking Tips
	A simple and healthy dessert recipe that calls for your creativity and preference! Use any single fruit or mixture of fruit. You can even vary the cream by using lemon, orange or your favorite liqueur or extract.

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