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Recipe: Strawberries and cream

  • Low sodium = no more than 140 mg of sodium per serving
  • Low fat = no more than 3 g of fat per serving

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Dietitian's tip: Strawberries are a good source of vitamin C and potassium. Here they're paired with Amaretto liqueur and sour cream for a low-fat dessert.

By Mayo Clinic staff
Serves 6

Ingredients

    1 1/2 cups fat-free sour cream
    1/2 cup brown sugar
    2 tablespoons Amaretto liqueur
    1 quart fresh strawberries, hulled and halved (reserve 6 whole for garnish)

Directions

In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, brown sugar and liqueur.

In a large bowl, add the halved strawberries and sour cream mixture. Stir gently to mix. Cover and refrigerate until well chilled, about 1 hour.

Scoop the strawberries into 6 colorful bowls or chilled sherbet glasses. Garnish with whole strawberries and serve immediately.

Nutritional Analysis

(per serving)
Calories153 Cholesterol5 mg
Protein3 g Sodium85 mg
Carbohydrate31 g Fiber2 g
Total fattrace Potassium188 mg
Saturated fattrace Calcium105 mg
Monounsaturated fattrace   
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Jan. 1, 2005

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