Cuisinart HTM-7L - Manual (Page 14)

4 until whipped to desired thickness,
about 45 seconds for softly whipped
cream, about 1 minute for stiffly
whipped cream.
Nutritional information per serving (2 tablespoons):
Calories 70 (86% from fat) • carb. 2g • pro. 0g •
fat 7g • sat. fat 4g • chol. 25mg • sod. 7mg •
calc. 12mg • fiber 0g
Variation:
Cocoa Whipped Cream: Place 1-1/4 cups
heavy cream, 3 tablespoons granulated
sugar, 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa,
and 1 teaspoon vanilla in mixing bowl. Whip
as directed.
SAVORIES
Herbed Cheese
Instead of purchasing expensive herb
flavored cheeses, you can easily
prepare your own.
Preparation: 10 minutes or less
Makes about 2 cups
8 ounces cream cheese
(lowfat or regular), cut into 8 pieces
5 ounces chevre or other goat cheese
(soft type, not aged)
1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
1 tablespoon finely minced shallot or
green onion
1 tablespoon finely chopped
fresh parsley
1 teaspoon herbs de Provence
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
dash hot sauce, to taste
Place all ingredients in a medium bowl.
Mix on speed 3 for 1 minute, then
increase speed to speed 5 to whip for
an additional 2 minutes until light and
fluffy. Allow to stand at least 30 minutes
before serving to allow flavors to blend.
Transfer to a resealable container and
refrigerate. Remove from refrigerator 15
minutes before serving to soften. Serve
with crackers, pita or bagel chips. This
also makes a good topping for a baked
potato.
Nutritional information per serving (2 tablespoons,
made with lowfat cream cheese):
Calories 58 (69% from fat) • carb. 1g • pro. 3g • fat
4g • sat. fat 3g • chol. 9mg • sod. 156mg •
calc. 35mg • fiber 0g
Roasted Red Pepper and
Sun-dried Tomato Dip
Serve this dip with crackers, bagel chips
or pita chips. For a change, try it as a
spread on sandwiches, or as a topping
for baked potatoes.
Preparation: 10 minutes or less
Makes 2 cups
8 ounces cream cheese
(lowfat or regular), cut into 8 pieces
1/2 cup sour cream (lowfat or regular)
1 roasted red pepper, cut into
1-inch pieces
1/3 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
(not oil packed)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 clove garlic, chopped
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Combine all ingredients in a medium
bowl. Mix on speed 3 until well blended
and smooth, 2 minutes. Mix on speed 4
to lighten, 1 minute. Transfer to a
resealable container and refrigerate for
30 minutes or longer to allow flavors to
blend before serving.
Nutritional analysis per serving (2 tablespoons),
made with lowfat products:
Calories 54 (52% from fat) • carb. 4g • pro. 2g • fat
3g • sat. fat 2g • chol. 7mg • sod. 111mg •
calc. 43mg • fiber 0g
Chevre & Kalamata Tartlets
Simple to prepare, these little tartlets will be
a hit hors d’oeuvre at your next gathering.
Preparation: 20 minutes, plus baking time
Makes 24 tartlets
3 ounces cream cheese, cut in 1/2 -
inch pieces
4 ounces (1 stick) unsalted butter 1/2 -
inch pieces
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon herbs de Provence
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground
black pepper
large egg
5-1/2 ounces chevre
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