A light refreshing dessert perfect for any occasion. You can also use the cranberry compote as a topping for waffles, french toast or pancakes!
1
store bought angel food cake
For the Cranberry Compote:
½ lb
fresh cranberries
1 tsp
orange zest
½ cup
white sugar
2 cups
water
1 tsp
vanilla
3
eggs
1/3 cup
lemon juice
¾ cup
white sugar
4 tbsp
butter or margarine
For the Cranberry Compote
- Combine all ingredients in a saucepan.
- Simmer until cranberries breakdown and mixture thickens.
- Can be served warm or cold.
For the Lemon Curd
- Over a pot of boiling water, whisk together eggs, lemon juice, zest, and sugar until mixture thickens.
- Remove from heat and fold in cold butter.
- To complete the dessert, layer angel food cake (store bought) with cranberry compote and lemon curd in a parfait glass.
- Garnish with fresh berries and mint.
Servings per recipe: 12
Serving size: 1/12th of the recipe
2 1/2 starch
What is one exchange?
- 1 Protein Choice = 1oz of meat or 7g of dietary protein
- 1 Starch Choice = about 15g of carbohydrates
- 1 Fruit or Vegetable Choice = ½ cup
- 1 Milk Choice = ½ cup
