Crème Brûlée is a dessert to die for, but oh, the fat and calories. Here's a fat-free version that would make a wonderful Valentine's Day dessert. I use strained nonfat Greek yogurt, which is thick and creamy. You could stir in a 1 tsp of vanilla extract into the Greek yogurt beforehand if you want a slightly less tart flavor, but the fruity surprise at the bottom of the Crème Brûlée, and the brown sugar topping may offer sufficient sweetness in this heavenly dessert.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 7 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 16-ounce tub of fat-free Greek yogurt*
- 1/2 cup strawberry or raspberry preserves
- 4 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 strawberries cut into slices
Preparation:
Preheat broiler.
Spoon 2 tablespoons of preserves into the bottom of 4 4-ounce ramekins, then fill ramekins with Greek yogurt. Sprinkle brown sugar on top. Place ramekins on a baking sheet under broiler until sugar caramelizes, watching carefully so it doesn’t burn. Allow to cool slightly. Place strawberry slices on top and serve immediately. Serves 4.
Per Serving: Calories 172, Calories from Fat 2, Total Fat 0.2g (sat 0.1g), Cholesterol 2mg, Sodium 100mg, Carbohydrate 35.7g, Fiber 0.4g, Protein 6.7g
*Trader Joe’s carries strained fat free Greek yogurt. You may have to buy smaller-sized tubs.
If you can’t find Greek yogurt, use fat-free plain or vanilla yogurt, but make sure you strain it first. Our Guide to Greek Food shows us how.
