Diabetic Recipes

End of Summer Fruit Trifle

(makes 6 servings)

8 ounces (240 g) low fat cream cheese, at room temperature
1 cup (230 g) low fat sour cream
1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) ground cinnamon
1 large peach, halved and thinly sliced
1 cup (125 g) fresh raspberries
1 cup (145 g) fresh blueberries
1 cup (130 g) fresh blackberries
2 tablespoons (30 ml) dark rum
fresh sprig of mint for garnish (optional)
  1. In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, and cinnamon. Beat until lightly and fluffy.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the fruits and rum. Toss lightly to mix.
  3. Place 1/3 of the fruit mixture in the bottom of a large glass serving bowl. Spread half of the cream cheese mixture over the fruit. Cover with 1/3 of the fruit, then the remaining cream cheese mixture. Top with the rest of the fruit. If using, garnish with a sprig of mint. Chill until ready to serve.
Per serving: 193 calories (42% calories from fat), 6 g protein, 10 g total fat (6.2 g saturated fat), 20 g carbohydrates, 4 g dietary fiber, 35 mg cholesterol, 153 mg sodium
Diabetic exchanges: 1 1/2 carbohydrate (1 fruit, 1/2 skim milk), 2 fat