A light refreshing dessert perfect for any occasion. You can also use the cranberry compote as a topping for waffles, french toast or pancakes!
1 store bought angel food cake
For the Cranberry Compote
- ½ lb. fresh cranberries
- 1 tsp orange zest
- ½ cup white sugar
- 2 cups water
- 1 tsp vanilla
For the Lemon Curd
- 3 eggs
- 1/3 cup lemon juice
- ¾ cup white sugar
- 4 tbsp butter or margarine
For the Cranberry Compote
- Combine all ingredients in a saucepan.
- Simmer until cranberries breakdown and mixture thickens.
- Can be served warm or cold.
For the Lemon Curd
- Over a pot of boiling water, whisk together eggs, lemon juice, zest, and sugar until mixture thickens.
- Remove from heat and fold in cold butter.
- To complete the dessert, layer angel food cake (store bought) with cranberry compote and lemon curd in a parfait glass.
- Garnish with fresh berries and mint.
- Calories: 222 KCal
- Protein: 3 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fibre: 1.3 g
- Total Fat: 5.4 g
- Sodium: 228 mg
- Phosphorus: 30 mg
- Potassium: 69 mg
Servings per recipe: 12
Serving size: 1/12th of the recipe
2 1/2 starch
What is one exchange?
- 1 Protein Choice = 1oz of meat or 7g of dietary protein
- 1 Starch Choice = about 15g of carbohydrates
- 1 Fruit or Vegetable Choice = ½ cup
- 1 Milk Choice = ½ cup
