Vanilla Cream
by Tarla Dalal
Vanilla cream is no longer sinful, thanks to this low fat, low cholesterol version. This healthful version of vanilla cream makes a great accompaniment for fruits and jelly. You can make luscious dessert preparations like Apple Rolls with Vanilla Cream and Hawaiian Fruit Bowl.
Vanilla Cream recipe - How to make Vanilla Cream
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 2.25 cups
1/2 tsp vanilla essence
1/4 cup chopped agar-agar
2 1/4 cups low-fat milk , 99.7% fat-free
1/2 tbsp sugar substitute
Method
- Method
- Combine the agar-agar and ¾ cup of water in a broad non-stick pan and cook on a slow flame for 6 minutes, while stirring continuously.
- Strain using a strainer and keep aside.
- Boil the milk, add the strained china grass mixture and sugar substitute, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring continuously.
- Keep aside and allow it to cool completely, add the vanilla essence and mix well.
- Pour the mixture into a deep/small bowl and refrigerate for 4 hours or till semi-set.
- Use as required.
Nutrient values per cup
| Energy | 74 cal |
| Protein | 7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 10.9 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 500 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg |
| Folic Acid | 0 mcg |
| Calcium | 300 mg |
| Iron | 0 mg |
| Magnesium | 33 mg |
| Phosphorus | 51 mg |
| Sodium | 100 mg |
| Potassium | 0 mg |
| Zinc | 0 mg |
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Tasty and yummy topping for desserts. I tried with fruits and it was truly awesome...
This is an incredible topping for any dessert and the aroma of vanilla is rich and intense. It's low fat so have as much as you want. Toss it on your fruits.