Raspberry Ices

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1/2 cup granular sugar substitute
• 2 pints raspberries
• 2 tsp. grated lemon zest
• pinch salt
• mint sprigs for garnish

Special Equipment:

• 2 standard ice cube trays

Makes 4 (1/2 cup) Servings

1. In a small saucepan, bring water and sugar substitute to a boil; turn off the heat. Add raspberries and mash with a fork, leaving small chunks of fruit. Stir in lemon zest and salt. Pour mixture into ice cube trays and freeze until nearly frozen, about 2 hours.
2. Transfer raspberry cubes to a blender or food processor and pulse briefly (do not overmix or you will have a liquid drink). If the mixture starts to melt before serving, place in a bowl in the freezer and stir frequently until it reaches the desired consistency. Serve immediately, garnished with mint sprigs if desired.

WW POINTS VALUE: 1 pt.

 

Note: This recipe appears in the South Beach Diet Taste of Summer Cookbook. This is a wonderful dessert that is refreshing and will cleanse your palate. The combination of raspberry and mint really wakes up your taste buds. These treats perfect for a snack or an after dinner treat for family and friends. You can use any kind of berry in this recipe and your sweet treats will still be delicious.