PEACH-ALMOND PARFAITS

By grinder

SOUTH BEACH/PHASE 2
A Refreshing Spring Dessert
There’s no better way to celebrate Easter and the spring season than with a fresh fruit dessert. The combination of fresh peaches and yogurt in this after-dinner offering is sure to be a refreshing hit with your family and guests. Not only is it delicious, it’s good for you, too! Happy Easter! Making this dessert in parfait glasses or beautiful dessert bowls adds to the fun, especially for kids, because you can see all the tasty layers you’re about to enjoy.


PER (1 c.) SERVING/160 calories/8g fat/2.5g sat/15g carbohydrate/9g protein/2g fiber/86mg sodium

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup slivered almonds {1oz}
• 2/3 cup part-skim ricotta cheese {5.5oz}
• 2/3 cup low-fat or nonfat plain yogurt {5.5oz}
• 2 tablespoons splenda
• 3 medium peaches, cubed {2 c.}
• Ground cinnamon

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 275°F.

Spread almonds on a baking sheet and toast, stirring occasionally, until fragrant and golden, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate to cool.

In a blender or food processor, combine ricotta, yogurt and sugar substitute and process until smooth. Spoon ¼ cup of the peaches into each of 4 parfait glasses or dessert dishes. Spoon 2 tablespoons of the ricotta mixture over the peaches. Sprinkle with a pinch of cinnamon and ½ tablespoon of almonds. Top evenly with remaining peaches, remaining ricotta mixture, a pinch of cinnamon and remaining almonds.