Brown Sugar Strawberry Shortcakes

I came across a Delicious and Diabetic Friendly Dessert from the Diabetes Self Management, Brown Sugar Strawberry Shortcakes.  Some of the ingredients you'll need are; Strawberries, Sugar Substitute, Reduced Fat Baking Mix, Buttermilk, and more! You can find this recipe along with all the other Diabetic Friendly Recipes at the Diabetes Self Management website. Enjoy and Make 2019 a Healthy One!  https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/

Brown Sugar Strawberry Shortcakes
Ingredients
2 cups fresh sliced strawberries
1/4 cup sugar substitute,* divided
2 cups reduced-fat biscuit baking mix
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/3 cup low-fat (1%) buttermilk
2 teaspoons margarine or butter, melted
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
6 tablespoons reduced-fat whipped topping

Directions
1 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.

2 - In medium bowl toss strawberries and 2 tablespoons sugar substitute. Set aside.

3 - In another medium bowl combine baking mix, remaining 2 tablespoons sugar substitute, and baking powder. Pour buttermilk over dry ingredients and stir gently with spoon until dough comes together. Remove dough from bowl, place on lightly floured surface, and pat into a 3/4- to 1-inch-thick circle.

4 - Cut dough into 6 portions. Round each piece into a circle and place on baking sheet. Brush with melted margarine and sprinkle 1 teaspoon brown sugar over each shortcake. Bake 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer to rack and let cool slightly.

5 - To assemble shortcakes: Split each shortcake in half. Place bottom half on dessert plates, cover with 1/3 cup berries, 1 tablespoon whipped topping and cake tops.

*This recipe was tested using sucralose-based sugar substitute.

Tip: Strawberries can be refrigerated, unwashed, for up to 3 days. Or, they may be frozen. To freeze strawberries, hull them and arrange them in a single layer on a jelly-roll pan. Place them in the freezer until they are frozen solid and then transfer them to storage containers. They will keep for up to 9 months.

Yield: 6 servings.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving:

Calories: 190 calories, Carbohydrates: 37 g, Protein: 4 g, Fat: 5 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 1 mg, Sodium: 572 mg, Fiber: 1 g

https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/desserts-sweets/brown-sugar-strawberry-shortcakes/

Diabetic Dessert of the Week - Italian Cheesecake

This week's Diabetic Dessert of the Week is - Italian Cheesecake. Some of the ingredients you'll be using are; Graham Crackers, Fat Free Cream Cheese, Sugar Substitute, Fat Free Ricotta Cheese, and Egg Substitute. The recipe is from the Diabetes Self Management website which has a huge selection of recipes to please all tastes, diets, and cuisines. Check it out today! Enjoy and Make 2019 a Healthy One!  https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/

Italian Cheesecake
Ingredients

9 whole graham crackers, plus additional pieces for garnish
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 packages (8 ounces each) fat-free cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 cups sugar substitute*
1 container (15 ounces) fat-free ricotta cheese
2 eggs
1/2 cup cholesterol-free egg substitute
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups reduced-fat sour cream
Fresh strawberries (optional)
Fresh mint leaves (optional)

Directions
1 - Spray 9-inch springform pan or deep-dish pie pan with nonstick cooking spray.

2 - Place graham crackers in resealable food storage bag; crush into fine crumbs with rolling pin. Mix crumbs and brown sugar in small bowl. Stir in butter until crumbs are moistened. Press crumb mixture into bottom and 1 inch up side of prepared pan. Refrigerate crust while preparing filling.

3 - Preheat oven to 300°F. Beat cream cheese and sugar substitute in large bowl with electric mixer at medium speed until smooth. Add ricotta; beat until blended. Slowly add eggs and egg substitute; beat until well blended. Beat in cornstarch, flour, and vanilla. Beat in sour cream just until blended. Pour filling into prepared crust; place pan on baking sheet.

4 - Bake 1 hour and 30 minutes to 1 hour and 40 minutes or until top of cheesecake is golden and just set. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight. Garnish with strawberries, mint, and graham cracker pieces.

*Note: This recipe was tested using sucralose-based sugar substitute.

Yield: 18 servings.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving:

Calories: 154 calories, Carbohydrates: 15 g, Protein: 10 g, Fat: 7 g, Saturated Fat: 3 g, Cholesterol: 47 mg, Sodium: 296 mg, Fiber: 1 g
https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/desserts-sweets/italian-cheesecake/