Valentine's Day Recipes

mcsweetly

Anyone have any yummy V-Day Recipes that are light, but still scrumptious?

KelleyRob

I always think of the red stuff like strawberries or rasberries. Not sure of any recipes tho (especially healthy ones. lol). Good luck!!

ChanellieBellie

Try This - "Baby Tiramisu"

Ingredients (U.S. Metric Conversion chart)

1/2 cup(s) nonfat ricotta cheese (4 ounces)
2 tablespoon(s) confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon(s) ground cinnamon
12 ladyfingers (about 1 3/4 ounces)
4 tablespoon(s) brewed espresso or strong coffee, divided
2 tablespoon(s) bittersweet chocolate chips, melted (see Tip)
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Directions

1.Combine ricotta, sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon in a medium bowl.
2.Place 6 ladyfingers in a 9-by-5-inch (or similar size) loaf pan. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons espresso (or coffee). Spread the ricotta mixture over the ladyfingers. Place another layer of ladyfingers over the ricotta and drizzle with the remaining 2 tablespoons espresso (or coffee). Drizzle with melted chocolate. Refrigerate until the chocolate is set, about 30 minutes.

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Tips & Techniques

To melt chocolate: Microwave on Medium for 1 minute. Stir, then continue microwaving on Medium in 20-second intervals until melted, stirring after each interval. Or place in the top of a double boiler over hot, but not boiling, water. Stir until melted.


Carb Servings: 1 carbohydrate (other), 1/2 fat. Carbohydrate Servings: 1.

Nutritional Information
(per serving)

Calories 107
Total Fat 2g
Saturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 3mg
Sodium 125mg
Total Carbohydrate 18g
Dietary Fiber --
Sugars --
Protein 3g
Calcium --

mcsweetly

Sounds good! Thanks!