Lemon Whirligigs With Raspberries |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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Golden whirligigs with a tart lemon flavor float on a ruby raspberry sauce in this delectable dessert. This can also be made with Blackberries. Ingredients:
ingredients |
2/3 cup sugar or sugar substitute |
2 tbs. cornstarch |
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon |
1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg |
1/8 tsp. salt |
1 cup water |
3 cups fresh raspberries |
whirligigs |
1 cup all-purpose flour |
2 tsp. baking powder |
1/2 tsp. salt |
3 tbs. shortening |
1 egg, lightly beaten |
2 tbs. half and half cream |
1/4 cup sugar or sugar substitute |
2 tablespoons butter, melted |
1 tsp. grated lemon peel |
cool whip light and additional raspberries, optional |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven at 400.
2. In a saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Stir in water until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
3. Place in an un-greased 1 1/2 quart shallow baking dish; pour hot sauce over top. Bake un-covered, at 400.for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven; set aside.
4. For whirligigs, combine the flour, baking powder and salt in a small bowl. Cut in shortening until crumbly. Combine egg and half and half; stir into crumb mixture to from a stiff dough.
5. Shape into a ball. On a lightly floured surface. Roll out into a 12-inch x 6-inch rectangle. Combine the sugar, butter and lemon peel; spread over dough to within 1/2 -inch of edge. Roll up, jelly roll style, starting at a long side. Cut into 10 slices; pat each slice slightly to flatten. Place on the berry mixture.
6. Bake un-covered, at 400 for 15 minutes or until whirligigs are golden. Garnish servings with cool whip and raspberries if desired.
7. Serving size: 1
8. Nutritional Values: Calories per serving: 206, Fat: 7g, Cholesterol: 29mg, Sodium: 259mg, Carbohydrate: 34g, Fiber: 3g, Protein: 2g
9. NOTE: This is Diabetic friendly, Gastric bypass friendly, and for anyone.
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