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Key Lime Tarts
Yield: Makes 8 servings
Ingredients:
3/4
cup fat-free (skim) milk
6
tablespoons fresh lime juice
2
tablespoons cornstarch
1/2
cup cholesterol-free egg substitute
1/2
cup reduced-fat sour cream
12
packets sugar substitute or equivalent of 1/2 cup sugar
4
sheets phyllo dough*
Nonstick butter-flavored cooking spray
3/4
cup thawed frozen fat-free nondairy whipped topping
Fresh raspberries and orange peel (optional)
Preparation:
1.
Combine milk, lime juice and cornstarch in medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly until thickened. Remove from heat.
2.
Add egg substitute; whisk constantly for 30 seconds to allow egg substitute to cook. Stir in sour cream and sugar substitute; cover and refrigerate until cool.
3.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray 8 (2-1/2-inch) muffin cups with cooking spray; set aside.
4.
Place 1 sheet of phyllo dough on cutting board; lightly spray with cooking spray. Layer 3 more sheets of phyllo dough on top of first, lightly spraying each sheet with cooking spray.
5.
Cut stack of phyllo dough into 8 squares. Gently fit each stacked square into prepared muffin cups; press firmly against bottoms and sides. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown. Carefully remove from muffin cups; cool on wire rack.
6.
Divide lime mixture evenly among phyllo cups; top with whipped topping. Garnish with fresh raspberries and lime slices, if desired.
Nutritional Information:
| Serving Size: 1 tart (without garnish) | |
| Sodium | 88 mg |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Fiber | <1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 13 g |
| Cholesterol | 5 mg |
| Saturated Fat | <1 g |
| Total Fat | 1 g |
| Calories from Fat | 17 % |
| Calories | 82 |
Dietary Exchange:
| Starch | 1 |
This recipe appears in: Pies & Tarts
