Vanilla Cream
This versatile creamy topping blends the nutritional virtues and creamy texture of drained nonfat yogurt with the luxury of a little whipped cream. Use it in place of full-fat whipped cream or dessert topping. If you like, you can make variations by using different flavors of yogurt or even whisking in a bit of cocoa powder.
Ingredients
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1 cup low-fat or nonfat vanilla yogurt
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1/4 cup whipping cream
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2 1/2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar, (optional)
Directions
1.
Line a sieve or colander with cheesecloth and set over a bowl, leaving at least 1/2-inch clearance from the bottom. (Alternatively, use a coffee filter lined with filter paper.) Spoon in yogurt, cover and let drain in the refrigerator for 1 hour. Discard whey.
2.
Whip cream in a small bowl until soft peaks form. Add sugar, if using, and continue whipping until firm peaks form. Fold in the drained yogurt.
Tip:
MAKE AHEAD TIP: Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
Nutrition information
Calories 24, Total Fat 1 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 11 mg, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 1 g, Potassium 37 mg. Exchanges: Fat 0.5
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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