Pub date
2007-05-03
Mixed Berry-Almond Gratin
Source: Editor:Alex Read:
Mixed Berry-Almond Gratin
1. Ingredients
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- 1/3 cup slivered almonds
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar or Splenda Granular
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Pinch of salt
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup low-fat, firm silken tofu
- 1 tablespoon butter, softened
- 1/4 teaspoon pure almond extract
- 3 cups mixed berries, such as raspberries, blackberries and blueberries
- Confectioners' sugar, for dusting
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a 1-quart gratin dish or a 9-inch pie pan with cooking spray.
- Spread almonds in a shallow baking pan and bake until light golden and fragrant, 4 to 6 minutes. Let cool.
- Place sugar (or Splenda), flour, salt and almonds in a food processor; process until finely ground. Add egg, tofu, butter and almond extract; process until smooth.
- Spread berries evenly in the prepared gratin dish. Scrape the almond mixture over the top, spreading evenly.
- Bake the gratin until light golden and set, 40 to 50 minutes. Let cool for at least 20 minutes. Dust with confectioners' sugar and serve warm.
Yield: 6 servings
3. Still Hungry?
How simple and delicious are berries topped with a rich custard and baked into a crusty dessert (or breakfast) gratin. No one will ever guess that you've replaced much of the butter in traditional almond cream with tofu.
Notes:
Make Ahead Tip
To make ahead: Prepare recipe through Step 3. Cover and refrigerate for up to 8 hours.
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