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 |