Cannoli Tartlets
Prep Time: 10 minutesChill Time: 2 hours
A classic Italian favorite, cannoli gets a light update here that’s as sweet as ever. You can find prebaked mini whole-wheat phyllo shells in the refrigerator section of most supermarkets.
- 2 cups part-skim ricotta cheese
- ¼ cup granular sugar substitute
- 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
- Pinch of ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 boxes mini whole-wheat phyllo shells (15 shells each)
- ¼ cup finely chopped unsalted pistachio nuts
No more than 2 hours before serving, fill mini phyllo shells with about 1 tablespoon ricotta filling. Sprinkle each tartlet evenly with pistachios and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Makes 30 tartlets
Nutrition at a Glance
Per tartlet: 70 calories, 4.5 g fat, 1.5 g saturated fat, 3 g protein, 5 g carbohydrate, 0 g fiber, 30 mg sodium
Make-Ahead: The ricotta filling can be made up to 1 day in advance and refrigerated in a covered container. Tartlets can be filled up to 2 hours ahead of serving and refrigerated, lightly covered, until ready to serve.
Raspberry-Ginger Fizzes
Prep Time: 5 minutesThe vibrant red color and sprightly flavor of this fresh-tasting fruit and ginger drink will make homemade soda fans of all your friends.
- 1 (10-ounce) package frozen raspberries, thawed, with juices
- 1 (¾-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled
- 2 tablespoons granular sugar substitute
- 1 (2-liter) bottle seltzer water, chilled
- Ice cubes (optional)
Makes 10 (¾-cup) drinks
Make-Ahead: Raspberry-ginger drink base can be made up to 1 day ahead and refrigerated in a covered container until ready to use. Add seltzer water to drinks individually, just before serving. Reprinted from: The South Beach Diet Parties & Holidays Cookbook: Healthy Recipes for Entertaining Family And Friends by Arthur Agatston, MD © 2006 Arthur Agatston, M.D. Permission granted by Rodale, Inc., Emmaus, PA 18098. Available wherever books are sold or directly from the publisher by calling at (800) 848-4735.
