Very Berry Parfaits

Name: Very Berry Parfaits
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 1 package (.3 ounce) sugar-free strawberry gelatin; 1 cup boiling water; 1 cup cold water; 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries, divided; 2 cups sliced fresh or frozen unsweetened strawberries, divided; 1-3/4 cups cold fat-free milk; 1 package (1 ounce) sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix

"When I asked drop-in company to stay for dinner, I happened to have all the ingredients on hand to create this elegant layered berry treat," recalls Andree Garrett Of Plymouth, Michigan. "Everyone thought this low-sugar dessert was yummy and refreshing.

Ingredients

1 package (.3 ounce) sugar-free strawberry gelatin
1 cup boiling water
1 cup cold water
2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries, divided
2 cups sliced fresh or frozen unsweetened strawberries, divided
1-3/4 cups cold fat-free milk
1 package (1 ounce) sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix

Directions

In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir in cold water. Pour into eight parfait glasses; refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
Top with half of the blueberries and half of the strawberries. In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. Pour over berries. Top with remaining berries. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour longer.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 68 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 208mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 1/2 fruit.

Originally published as Very Berry Parfaits in Light & Tasty August/September 2002