Fantastic Low Carb Desert Recipes Uncovered

There are many ways of lowering yourfracture easily.
carbohydrate intake, even when you craveBerries and Roasted Pecans
deserts. Try this cheesecake recipe:Low Carbohydrate Recipe
Best CheesecakeIngredients:
Low Carbohydrate Recipe18 ounce round of Brie cheese
Ingredients:1 cup mixed berries, fresh or frozen
3/4 pound grated aged asiago cheese1/4 cup Cognac
1-1/4 pound cream cheese at room temperature1/3 cup apricot preserves
4 eggs1/2 cup lightly toasted pecan pieces
1 clove of garlic, mincedAssorted crackers
1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon or 1 tablespoon freshDirections:
salt and pepper to tasteEarly Preparation: Marinate berries in Cognac for
Directions:four to six hours. Lightly toast pecans in
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.350-degree oven for three to five minutes. Set
Beat asiago and cream cheese with a mixer untilaside.
smooth.To serve: Pre-heat oven to 350-degrees.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well afterCut a wedge 1/4 of the diameter of the Brie.
each addition.Stack it o top of remaining round and place on
Add garlic and tarragon and combine well. Add saltovenproof serving platter.
and pepper to taste.In a small saucepan heat apricot preserves over
Pour into an 8 inch buttered spring form pan andmedium heat until dissolved. Stir in marinated
bake for 45 minutes to an hour, checking afterberries and then nuts. Reduce heat and warm
45 minutes.through.
Cake should be golden and puffed, not loose inHeat the Brie in oven until softened, but not
the center. Remove from the oven and let standrunny. Spoon mixture over Brie and serve
30 minutes before cutting.immediately with assorted crackers.
Or try this recipe, for Chocolate Meringue Kisses:Recipe makes four to six servings.
Chocolate Meringue KissesBlackberry Ice Cream
Low Carbohydrate RecipeLow Carbohydrate Recipe
Ingredients:Ingredients:
4 egg whites1-1/2 quart Half n Half
1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 quart heavy whipping cream
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar1-1/2 cup Splenda
1 cup Splenda6 egg yolks
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa1/3 teaspoon salt
Directions:2 tablespoons vanilla extract
Preheat oven to 225-degrees. Put baking30 ounces fresh blackberries
parchment on a cookie sheet.Directions:
Beat egg whites until foamy. Add vanilla extract aMix first five ingredients together; heat to a
few drops at a time and cream of tartar. Beatgentle boil.
until meringue starts to look creamy and formsRemove from heat and chill.
soft peaks. Add in Splenda a little at a time. AddAdd vanilla extract; crank for about 30 seconds
in cocoa a little at a time.then add blackberries and crank until done.
Put meringue on parchment paper cookie sheetNutrition information per serving:
by spoonfuls. (You can use a pastry bag and pipeCalories: 201
them into cones like Hershey kisses, or flowerTotal Fat: 18.7g
shapes.) Bake at 225-degrees for one hour. TurnTotal Carbohydrates: 6g
off oven, open oven door a crack, and allow toChocolate Mousse
cool five to ten minutes. Remove from oven andLow Carbohydrate Recipe
allow to cool away from drafts. Remove fromIngredients:
parchment paper when cool.4 ounces heavy cream
Carb count for total recipe: 28.7g. Number ofOne chocolate (or cappuccino) Atkins shake mix
cookies varies depending on size.Stevia to flavour (optional)
Variation:Directions:
You could also do these with daVinci-flavouredSift shake mix, then whisk ingredients in a bowl
syrups and a little food coloring if desired. Thenuntil just thickened (be careful not to over-whisk).
sprinkle a little granulated Splenda on the top forScoop into individual serving dish. Chill for 30
that sugar "sparkle."minutes.
Note:Recipe makes two servings.
If you make smaller meringues, don't bake themCarbohydrates: 2.
quite as long, or they will be over-dry and