Jul 20 2014

Cocomango Blueberry Parfait

A sweet and tangy summertime treat

Ingredients

2 Champagne mangoes, peeled and diced
Half cup of blueberries
Squeeze of lemon juice
5.3 oz. vanilla flavored Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons honey (like St. Dalfour Orange Blossom)
Quarter cup of coconut flakes
Optional – toasted sliced almonds, as a garnish

Directions

Place diced mangoes and blueberries in a mixing bowl; spritz with a squeeze of lemon juice. Add vanilla flavored Greek yogurt to the bowl and toss fruit mixture. Blend in your favorite honey, followed by coconut flakes. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Garnish with toasted almonds, if desired.

Nov 24 2012

Pumpkin Peach Mango Bread Pudding

A new twist on an old fashioned favorite

Ingredients

1 ¼ cups skim milk
7 ½ oz. pumpkin pulp
¼ cup peach preserves (like Bonne Maman^®)
2 large eggs
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
5 cups loosely packed cubed challah bread (about half a loaf)
¼ cup sliced almonds
¼ cup diced dried mango

Directions

1. Combine milk, pumpkin, peach preserves, eggs, ginger, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt in a large bowl.

2. Blend in challah, almonds, and mango; rest for 10 minutes.

3. Transfer into an 8” x 8” buttered baking dish. Bake at 350° until the bread pudding is cooked through, one hour or so.

4. Serve warm with whipped topping or vanilla ice cream.

Oct 22 2012

Shrikhand in a Pinch

Gourmet comfort food to satisfy your sweet tooth

Ingredients

1 cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons honey (like St. Dalfour Orange Blossom)
1 tablespoon superfine sugar
Few threads of saffron
1 tablespoon milk
1/8 cup sliced almonds, toasted
Fruit as a garnish

Directions

Whisk together Greek yogurt, honey, and superfine sugar in a large bowl. Microwave saffron and milk in a small bowl for 30 seconds. Add warmed milk and saffron to the yogurt mixture and blend well. Spoon dessert into serving dishes and top with toasted almonds; garnish with your favorite fruit.

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