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Blackberry Meringue Gratin





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Makes 4 servngs

 3 1/2 cups blackberries
 1/2 cup sugar
 3/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt
 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
 3 large egg whites
  Mint sprigs
Step 1
1

In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup blackberries and 1 tablespoon sugar. Set aside.

Step 2
2

In another bowl, combine 2 tablespoons sugar, yogurt, and lemon peel. Gently mix in remaining berries.

Step 3
3

Spoon yogurt-berry mixture into 4 ovenproof ramekins or bowls, each 1 1/2 to 2 inches deep and 4 to 5 inches wide.

Step 4
4

In a deep bowl, whip egg whites with a mixer at high speed until foamy. Continue to beat and gradually add remianing sugar (about 1 tablespoon every 15 seconds) until whites hold stiff peaks when beaters are lifted.

Step 5
5

Swirl meringue equally over yogurt-berry mixture. Set dishes in a 10- by 15-inch rimmed pan. Broil about 4 inches from heat until meringue is browned, 30 to 60 seconds.

Step 6
6

Spoon reserved sugared berries and their juice over meringues. Garnish with mint sprigs.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories202
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.1g2%

Saturated Fat 0.4g2%
Cholesterol 2.6mg1%
Sodium 71mg4%
Total Carbohydrate 44g16%

Dietary Fiber 5.7g21%
Protein 5.8g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.