Danish Red-Fruit Pudding

Ingredients
1 quart strawberries (6-1/2 cups), washed and hulled OR: 1 quart raspberries (5 cups)
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Whipped cream (optional)
2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted

Directions 1. Place strawberries in food processor or blender. Whirl until pureed.

2. Using a wooden spoon, stir together sugar and cornstarch in medium-size saucepan until well blended. Gradually stir in water, lemon juice and strawberry puree until smooth. Cook, stirring constantly, over medium heat until mixture thickens and boils, 1 minute. Cool slightly.

3. Spoon strawberry mixture into stemmed glasses or dessert dishes. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and chill 2 hours. To serve, top with whipped cream, if you wish, and toasted almonds.
Makes 4 servings.

Nutrition facts per serving:
calories: 163
total fat: 3g
cholesterol: 0mg
sodium: 4mg
carbohydrate: 36g
protein: 2g


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