Chilled Espresso Custard

Description
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.
 * Contributed by Healthy Recipes for Diabetic Friends Y-Group
 * Source: The South Beach Diet Cookbook
 * Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

 * 1½ cups 1% 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

Directions

 * 1) In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, sugar substitute, espresso powder or coffee, and vanilla extract until well-blended.
 * 2) Pour into four 6-ounce custard cups or ramekins and place in a 10-inch skillet.
 * 3) Fill the skillet with water to ½ inch from the tops of the custard cups.
 * 4) Bring the water to a boil over high heat.
 * 5) Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
 * 6) Remove the cups from the skillet, cover with plastic wrap touching the surface of the pudding, and refrigerate for 3 hours, or until chilled.
 * 7) Garnish with the cinnamon and lemon twists.

Nutritional information
Per Serving:
 * 110 Calories | 3.5 Total Fat (1.5g Sat) | 110mg Cholesterol | 13g Carbs | 0g Fiber | 6g Protein | 80mg Sodium