Creamy Lemon Cups

Prep Time: 10 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

• 1 3-ounce package sugar-free lemon gelatin
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 cup water
• 8 ounces “light” cream cheese
• 8 ounces part-skim ricotta cheese
• Topping: 1 tbsp unsweetened toasted coconut, toasted chopped nuts, or fruit

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, stir together the gelatin, lemon juice and water until thoroughly mixed.
2. Add cream cheese and ricotta.
3. Carefully blend cheeses with gelatin using a mixer on low speed to prevent splattering.
4. Pour the creamy mixture into eight individual dessert bowls or into a shallow serving container.
5. Refrigerate mixture until it is set. Before serving, sprinkle with the toasted coconut or nuts.
6. Optional:
7. Garnish with some yummy berries.
8. Variation:
   Pour lemon mixture over a crust made with ground nuts and unsweetened coconut, a traditional graham cracker crust, or garnish with some yummy berries.

Nutrition at a Glance (per serving)

• Calories 140
• Total fat 7g
• Saturated fat 5g
• Carbohydrates 4g
• Dietary fiber 0g
• Protein 12g

Exchanges:

• 1 lean meat, 1¼ fat