Individual Berry Cobblers with Puff Pastry Stars
(makes 4 servings)
| 1/3 | frozen puff pastry sheet, thawed |
| egg wash made from 3 tablespoons (15 ml) egg substitute beaten with 1 tablespoon water |
| 2 | cups fresh blueberries, blackberries or raspberries, or a mixture of berries |
| 1 | tablespoon (15 g) grated orange zest |
| 1 | teaspoon (5 ml) fresh lemon juice |
| 2 | teaspoons (10 ml) cornstarch |
| sugar substitute equal to 1/4 to 1/2 cup (60 to 120 g) sugar, or to taste depending on tartness of berries |
| 1 | cup nonfat, sugar-free frozen yogurt |
- Preheat oven to 400° F.
- Roll out puff pastry on a lightly floured work surface to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut out 8 star shapes with cookie cutter. Place on non-stick cookie sheet and freeze for 5 minutes.
- Remove from freezer and brush top of stars with egg wash. Bake in middle of oven for 10 to 15 minutes until puffed and golden brown. Cool on a rack . Store in a airtight plastic bag at room temperature if made day before serving.
- Place the berries in a large bowl. Add the orange zest, lemon juice, cornstarch, and sugar substitute. Divide the berries into 4 individual oven-proof 1 1/2-cup soufflé dishes. Bake for 20 minutes, until done. Cool slightly.
- To assemble, top each cobbler with 2 pastry stars and 1/4 cup frozen yogurt. Serve immediately.
| Per serving: | 178 calories (28% calories from fat), 4 g protein, 6 g total fat (0.8 g saturated fat), 28 g carbohydrates, 2 g dietary fiber, 0 cholesterol, 84 mg sodium |
| Diabetic exchanges: | 2 carbohydrate (1 bread/starch, 1 fruit), 1 fat |
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