Chilled Espresso Custard

Chilled Espresso Custard - - 13g Carbs, Og Fiber

From: The South Beach Diet Cookbook Who doesn't enjoy capping off a warm summer night with a cool dessert? The South Beach Diet puts an end to deprivation because it teaches you how to enjoy healthy and satisfying foods � including dessert! So you can satisfy your sweet tooth with this refreshing creation. Complement your meal with coffee at its best � a simply lovely baked custard of rich-tasting espresso. Makes 4 servings

1 1/2 cups 1 percent milk 2 eggs, beaten 3 Tbsp sugar substitute 2 tsp espresso powder or instant decaffeinated coffee 1 tsp vanilla extract Ground cinnamon, for garnish Lemon twists, for garnish

In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, sugar substitute, espresso powder or coffee, and vanilla extract until well-blended. Pour into four 6-ounce custard cups or ramekins and place in a 10-inch skillet.

Fill the skillet with water to 1/2 inch from the tops of the custard cups. Bring the water to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove the cups from the skillet, cover with plastic wrap touching the surface of the pudding, and refrigerate for 3 hours, or until chilled. Garnish with the cinnamon and lemon twists.

Nutrition per Serving: 110 Calories, 3.5 Total Fat (1.5g Sat), 110mg Cholesterol, 13g Carbs, 0g Fiber, 6g Protein, 80mg Sodium

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