Finnish Berry Dessert Recipe

Nutrition Facts

  • One serving:
  • (1/2 cup fruit, calculated without frozen yogurt)
  • Calories:
  • 78
  • Fat:
  • 0 g
  • Saturated Fat:
  • 0 g
  • Cholesterol:
  • 0 mg
  • Sodium:
  • 3 mg
  • Carbohydrate:
  • 19 g
  • Fiber:
  • 3 g
  • Protein:
  • 0 g
  • Diabetic Exchange:
  • 1-1/2 fruit.


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Finnish Berry Dessert

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"I'm from Finland and have several native recipes that I've altered over time to appeal to American tastes," explains Sirpa Jarvis of The Plains, Ohio. "This refreshing dessert gives folks a taste of my homeland."

SERVINGS: 8

CATEGORY: Low Fat

METHOD: Chill

TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Ingredients:

  • 1-1/2 cups blueberries
  • 1-1/2 cups fresh strawberries, quartered
  • 1 cup unsweetened raspberries
  • 3 tablespoons sugar, divided
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1-1/2 cups apple-raspberry juice
  • Frozen vanilla yogurt, optional

Directions:

In a large heat-proof bowl, combine fruit and 2 tablespoons sugar. In a saucepan, combine cornstarch and juice until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; cool for 10 minutes. Pour over fruit; toss to coat. Sprinkle with remaining sugar. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. Serve in individual dessert dishes; top with frozen yogurt if desired. Yield: 8 servings.

  • Re: Finnish Berry Dessert

    Finnish Berry Dessert:

    We made this with splenda instead of sugar to reduce calories even more. It was wonderful!

    Lisa Welch
  • Re: Finnish Berry Dessert

    I am half Finnish and have always taken an interest in the Finnish culture and food. I too would be delighted if you could share more Finnish recipes.

    bet-z
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