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Baked Mango Custard
Bake Time: 25-30 minutes Chill Time: 25 minutes Makes: 8* servings
*This recipe may be tripled if needed.
Ingredients:
Fresh mango, whole; 1 cup puree (7.25 ounces)
Large eggs; 4 eggs (7 ounces)
SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated; 1/2 cup (0.5 ounce)
Evaporated milk; 1 cup (8 fluid ounces)
Vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon (0.2 fluid ounce)
PREHEAT oven to 350° F.
PROCESS the mango in a food processor or blender until smooth, use 1 cup and save the remainder for another day.
BEAT eggs at medium speed with an electric mixer until frothy; add SPLENDA® Granulated, beating until blended. Gradually add milk, 1 cup mango puree and vanilla, beating at low speed until blended.
POUR custard mixture into 8 (6-ounce) custard cups. Set custard cups in a roasting pan; add hot water to a depth of 1 inch.
BAKE for 25-30 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove custard cups from water. Serve custards at room temperature or chilled with mango slices and a dollop of whipped topping.
Optional Garnish: Mango slices and whipped topping Note: Use ripe mangoes for best results.
SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated; 1/4 cup (0.25 ounce)
PLACE all of the ingredients in a blender and process until smooth. Serve immediately.
Note: For variety, substitute raspberries with any other frozen fruit.
SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated; 10 cups (9.7 ounces)
Buttermilk; 3 cups (24 fluid ounces)
Canola oil; 3 cups (21 fluid ounces)
Egg substitute; 2-2/3 cups (21 fluid ounces)
Vanilla extract; 1/4 cup (2 fluid ounces)
Crushed pineapple, drained; 4 cups (38 ounces)
Shredded carrot; 10 cups (29 ounces)
Grated coconut; 4 cups (13 ounces)
PREHEAT oven to 350ºF. Grease pans or spray with nonstick spray. Set aside.
BLEND flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon and SPLENDA® Granulated together in a mixing bowl. Set aside.
PLACE buttermilk, oil, egg substitute, vanilla and pineapple in a 12-quart mixing bowl. Using a paddle attachment, mix well. Add dry ingredients and stir until just mixed. Add carrots and coconut. Mix well.
POUR into prepared pans.
BAKE 8-inch pans 25-30 minutes or until cake tester inserted in center comes out clean.
COOL cakes and frost.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Serving size: 1 slice (4 oz.), Calories 290, Calories from Fat 110, Total Fat 13g, Saturated Fat 2.5g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 520mg, Total Carbohydrate 37g, Dietary Fiber 2g, Sugars 7g, Protein 6g,
Lower Fat Cream Cheese Frosting Makes: 10 cups
Ingredients:
Butter, softened; 2-1/2 cups (24 ounces)
SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated; 5 cups (5 ounces)
Fat-free cream cheese; 10 cups (80 ounces)
Vanilla extract; 3 tablespoons (1.5 fluid ounces)
CREAM butter and SPLENDA® Granulated together in a 12-quart mixing bowl using a paddle attachment, on medium to high speed, until light in color and with no visible lumps.
ADD cream cheese, 8 oz. at a time. Mix until lump free after each addition, about 1-2 minutes. Scrape sides of bowl and add vanilla extract. Mix well.
Bake Time: 50-60 minutes, or until cake is fairly firm to the touch Makes: 4 (9-inch cakes), or about 40 servings
Ingredients:
Flour; 7 cups (29 ounces)
SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated; 4-1/2 cups (4.5 ounces)
Brown sugar, firmly packed; 2 cups (12 ounces)
Baking powder; 2 tablespoons (1 ounce)
Baking soda; 3 teaspoons (1.2 ounces)
Cocoa powder; 3 cups (8.6 ounces)
Salt; 1-1/2 teaspoons (0.4 ounces)
Low-fat buttermilk; 4 cups (42 fluid ounces)
Vegetable oil; 1 cup (7 fluid ounces)
Eggs; 8 (13 ounces)
Vanilla extract; 3 tablespoons (1.4 fluid ounces)
Black coffee; 3 cups (32 fluid ounces)
PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Grease four, 9-inch springform pans or spray with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
BLEND flour, SPLENDA® Granulated, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa powder and salt in a 12-quart mixing bowl. Set aside.
COMBINE buttermilk, oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and coffee in a 12-quart mixing bowl. Using the whisk attachment, stir until well blended.
ADD flour mixture to buttermilk mixture, mix on medium speed, until smooth (about 2 minutes).
POUR 1/4 of the batter into each pan.
BAKE for 50-60 minutes, or until the center of the cake is fairly firm to the touch. Let cake cool in pan for 10-15 minutes. Remove and wrap with plastic wrap until ready to serve.
SERVE warm with a dollop of whipped cream sweetened with SPLENDA® Granulated.
Bake Time: 50-60 minutes, or until cake is fairly firm to the touch Makes: 4* (9-inch cakes), or about 40 servings Cook Time: 7-10 minutes plus crust pre-bake
*This recipe may be doubled if needed.
Ingredients:
Prepared pie crust; 3 crusts for 9-inch pans
SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated; 2 cups (2 ounces)
Cook time: 7-10 minutes plus crust pre-bake Chill time: 3 hours minimum Makes: 3* (9-inch) pies or 24 servings
*This recipe may be doubled if needed.
Ingredients:
Prepared pie crust; 3 crusts for 9-inch pans
Flaked coconut; 3/4 cups (2 ounces)
SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated; 2-1/4 cups (2.25 ounces)
Cornstarch; 1 cup (4.5 ounces)
Salt; 1-1/2 teaspoons (0.25 ounce)
1% low-fat milk; 7-1/2 cups (60 fluid ounces)
Egg yolks; 6 yolks (3.5 ounces)
Butter; 6 tablespoons (3 ounces)
Flaked coconut; 2-1/4 cups (6 ounces)
Vanilla extract; 3 tablespoons (0.5 fluid ounce)
Coconut extract; 3/4 teaspoon (0.1 fluid ounce)
PREHEAT conventional over to 375ºF.
PRE-BAKE the pie crusts according to the manufacturer?s directions. Cool before filling.
TOAST 3/4 cup of coconut flakes in the oven, stirring occasionally, 5-6 minutes or until toasted. Set aside for garnish.
COMBINE SPLENDA® Granulated, cornstarch and salt in a heavy saucepan, mixing well. Gradually whisk milk into SPLENDA® Granulated mixture. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until thickened and bubbly. Remove from heat.
BEAT egg yolks until thick and pale. Gradually temper hot milk mixture into yolks; whisking constantly, add yolk mixture to remaining hot milk mixture.
COOK over medium heat for 1 minute or until mixture just comes to a boil, whisking constantly.
Remove from heat; stir in butter, remaining coconut flakes and flavorings.
Immediately POUR filling into prepared crusts.
COVER with plastic wrap, gently pressing on filling.
Bake time: 20-25 minutes Makes: 24* muffins
*This recipe may be doubled if needed.
Ingredients:
Chopped walnuts; 3/4 cup (3 ounces)
SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated; 3-3/4 cups (3.75 ounces)
All-purpose flour; 4-1/2 cups (20 ounces)
Baking powder; 2 tablespoons (1 ounce)
Baking soda; 1 tablespoon (0.5 ounce)
Cinnamon; 1-1/2teaspoons (0.1 ounce)
Buttermilk; 2 cups (16 fluid ounces)
Butter, melted; 3/4 cup (6 fluid ounces)
Large eggs; 6 eggs (10.5 ounces)
Grated orange zest; 1 tablespoon (0.2 ounce)
Chopped fresh or frozen cranberries; 2 cups (8 ounces)
PREHEAT oven to 375°F.
PLACE walnuts in a small baking pan; bake 5-8 minutes or until lightly toasted. Spray muffin pans with butter-flavored cooking spray. Set aside.
MIX SPLENDA® Granulated, flour, baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon together in a medium-sized mixing bowl. Set aside.
MIX buttermilk, melted butter, eggs and orange zest together in a small mixing bowl. Add to flour mixture. Mix gently to combine. Add walnuts and cranberries and stir until just blended.
SPOON batter into muffin cups. Bake in preheated 375°F oven 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated; 3/4 cup (0.75 ounce)
All-purpose flour; 1/4 cup (1 ounce)
Pineapple juice; 1/4 cup (2 fluid ounces)
Butter; 2 tablespoons; (1 ounce)
Almond extract; 1/2 teaspoon (0.1 fluid ounce)
PREHEAT oven to 450°F. Lightly spray an 11 x 7 x 2-inch baking dish with vegetable cooking spray.
UNROLL one pie crust round; cut to fit bottom of dish. Place in prepared baking dish. Bake crust for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Set aside.
COMBINE peaches, SPLENDA® Granulated, flour, pineapple juice, butter, and almond extract in a large Dutch oven; bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes or until peaches are tender. Cool slightly. Spread peach mixture over baked crust.
UNROLL remaining pie crust round; cut into 1-inch strips. Arrange in a lattice design over peach filling. Bake 15 additional minutes or until crust is lightly browned. Serve warm.
PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Spray sheet pans with nonstick spray or line with parchment paper. Set aside.
MIX the eggs and egg whites together in a 12-quart mixing bowl on medium speed using a paddle attachment. Add canola oil, SPLENDA® Granulated, buttermilk, almond extract and nonfat dry milk. Stir well. Add baking powder, baking soda and flour. Mix until just blended. Add dried cherries and stir until blended.
FORM into triangles evenly sized mounds of batter onto the prepared pans. Lightly sprinkle with sugar, if desired.
Bake Time: 12-15 minutes Makes: 24 muffins
This recipe can be doubled if needed.
Ingredients:
Cake flour; 4-1/2 cups (17.25 ounces)
SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated; 1-1/2 cups (1.25 ounces)
Sugar; 1/2 cup (3.5 ounces)
Unsalted butter, softened; 1-1/2 cups (12 ounces)
Nonfat dry milk; 1 cup (4.25 ounces)
Baking powder; 4 teaspoons (0.5 ounce)
Baking soda; 1-1/2 teaspoons (0.25 ounce)
Salt; 1/2 teaspoon (0.1 ounce)
Buttermilk; 1-1/2 cups (12 fluid ounces)
Lemon juice; 1/4 cup (2 fluid ounces)
Grated lemon peel (zest); 1/4 cup (0.1 ounce)
Eggs; 6 eggs (10.5 ounces)
Vanilla extract; 4 teaspoons (0.5 fluid ounce)
Poppy seeds; 1/4 cup (1 ounce)
PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Place paper liners into muffin tins. Set pan aside.
PLACE cake flour, SPLENDA® Granulated, sugar and softened unsalted butter in a large mixing bowl. Mix on medium speed 1-2 minutes with an electric mixer until the butter is mixed into the flour mixture, with only very small pieces of butter visible.
ADD nonfat dry milk, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Mix on low speed until blended.
MIX buttermilk, lemon juice, lemon zest, eggs, and extracts in a small bowl. Stir well. Add 2/3 of the buttermilk mixture to the flour mixture. Mix on medium speed mixing until the liquids are just blended into the flour mixture. Stop the mixer and scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl. Mix on medium-high speed about 45-60 seconds or until the batter starts to get lighter in appearance. Reduce mixer speed to low and add remaining liquids. Mix on medium speed until blended. Stop mixer and scrape sides and bottom of bowl again. Add poppy seeds. Mix batter at medium-high speed for an additional 30 seconds or until seeds are evenly distributed.
POUR muffin batter into prepared pan. Cups will be very full. Bake muffins in preheated 350°F oven 12-15 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted in the center of the muffin comes out clean.
SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated; 1-1/2 cups (1.25 ounces)
Grated lemon rind; 1 tablespoon (0.25 ounce)
Freshly squeezed lemon juice; 2/3 cup (5 fluid ounces)
Shells of lemons (optional); 8
COMBINE boiling water and SPLENDA® Granulated in a large bowl, stirring until SPLENDA® Granulated dissolves; cool slightly. Stir in lemon rind and juice. Pour mixture into a 9-inch square pan; cover and freeze.
CUT tops from lemons; remove pulp. Set aside.
REMOVE sorbet from freezer; let stand about 10 minutes. Scrape sorbet surface with a spoon; scoop or spoon sorbet into lemon shells or into small serving dishes. Garnish with fresh mint, if desired.
Prepared graham cracker crusts in 9-inch shells; 4 shells
Mangoes, cut into 1/4 inch dice; 8 cups (52 ounces)
Unflavored gelatin; 1/4 cup (1.2 ounces)
Nonfat milk; 2 cups (16 fluid ounces)
Low-fat cream cheese; 4 cups (32 ounces)
Splenda® No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated; 3 cups (3 ounces)
Light sour cream; 4 cups (34 ounces)
Fresh lime juice; 2/3 cup (5 fluid ounces)
Freshly grated lime peel; 1/4 cup (0.25 ounce)
Rum extract; 2 teaspoons (0.25 fluid ounce)
PEEL and chop mangos. Set aside.
SPRINKLE gelatin over milk in a small saucepan. Let stand 5 minutes or until the gelatin has bloomed and is starting to absorb the milk. Heat milk over low heat stirring constantly until the gelatin has dissolved completely, about 1-2 minutes. Allow to cool slightly. Cooling too much will cause the gelatin to set. If this happens, simply reheat and allow to cool slightly.
BEAT cream cheese and SPLENDA® Granulated in a 12-quart mixing bowl using a paddle attachment until smooth. Scrape sides. Gradually beat in sour cream, lime juice, lime peel and rum extract. Scrape sides and beat in gelatin mixture. Refrigerate 15-20 minutes or until mixture begins to thicken. Stir frequently.
STIR chopped mango into gelatin mixture; spoon into pie crust. Chill until set, about 1 hour. Garnish individual servings with mint sprigs and mango slices.
MIX crust ingredients together, and press into a 9-inch spring form pan. Place pan on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and cool to room temperature.
RESET oven temperature to 325° F.
FILLING
BEAT cream cheese and SPLENDA® Granulated together until well mixed and smooth. Add eggs, egg whites, cornstarch and salt. Mix until smooth. Add sour cream and vanilla; mix until well blended.
MEASURE 1/2 cup of the cheesecake batter and pour into a small bowl. Add instant espresso crystals and cocoa mix. Stir until well combined.
POUR half of plain batter over crust. Top with half of the coffee batter by placing rounded spoonfuls over the cheesecake batter. Gently swirl the coffee batter into plain batter with the tip of knife or spatula. Repeat with remaining batters.
BAKE 45-50 minutes or until center is almost set. Remove from oven and gently run metal spatula around rim of pan to loosen cheesecake (this helps prevent cracking). Let cool 20-25 minutes before covering and placing in the refrigerator. Refrigerate 4- 6 hours or overnight before serving.
SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated; 2-1/2 cups (2.5 ounces)
Eggs; 10 (16 ounces)
Canola oil; 1-1/2cups (11 fluid ounces)
Low-fat buttermilk; 5-1/4 cups (49 fluid ounces)
Vanilla extract; 2 tablespoons (0.9 fluid ounce)
Old-fashioned rolled oats; 2-1/2cups (9 ounces)
Chopped dates; 3-3/4 cups (16 ounces)
Chopped walnuts; 2-1/2 cups (12 ounces)
Raisins; 1-1/4 cups (6 ounces)
PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Place paper baking cups in muffin pans; coat with vegetable cooking spray. Set aside.
MIX flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Set aside.
BEAT eggs and SPLENDA® Granulated on medium speed in a 12-quart mixing bowl using a paddle attachment until well mixed. Reduce speed to medium. Gradually add oil, buttermilk, and vanilla, beating until blended, about 2 minutes. Add flour mixture. Beat on low speed until blended, about 1 minute. Stir in oats, dates, nuts and raisins. Spoon into prepared muffin pans; filling 3/4 full (about 2-1/2 oz.).
BAKE 15-20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from pans immediately and cool on wire rack.
SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated; 3 cups (3 ounces)
Cornstarch; 1/2 cup (2.5 ounces)
Cinnamon; 2-1/4 teaspoons (0.25 ounce)
Nutmeg; 3/4 teaspoon (0.05 ounce)
Salt; 3/8 teaspoon (0.1 ounce)
PREHEAT oven to 425°F. Line 9-inch pie pans with prepared crust dough.
PLACE sliced apples into a large mixing bowl and set aside.
COMBINE SPLENDA® Granulated, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a small bowl. Sprinkle mixture over apples and toss. Spoon the apple mixture into pie crusts.
COVER filled pie with another crust. Seal edges, trim and flute. Make small openings in the top crust to vent.
BAKE pies in preheated oven 40-50 minutes or until the top crust is golden. Serve warm or chilled.
Bake Time: 50-60 minutes, plus crust pre-bake Makes: 3* (9-inch) pies or 24 servings.
*This recipe may be doubled if needed
Ingredients:
Prepared pie crust; 3 crusts for 9 inch pans
Pumpkin, solid pack; 2-3/4 pounds (44 ounces)
SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated; 2-1/4 cups (2.25 ounces)
Brown sugar, packed; 1 cup (7.75 ounces)
Ginger, ground; 2 tablespoons (0.5 ounce)
Cinnamon, ground; 2 tablespoons (0.5 ounce)
Cloves, ground; 1/2 teaspoon (0.03 ounce)
Salt; 1-1/2 teaspoons (0.3 ounce)
Half & half; 2-1/4 cups (18 fluid ounces)
Large eggs, lightly beaten; 9 (16 ounces)
Vanilla extract, pure, single fold; 1 tablespoon (0.5 fluid ounce)
PREHEAT conventional oven to 375°F.
PREPARE pie crusts; press out fold lines. Fit pie crust into a 9-inch pie plate according to package directions; fold edges under and crimp.
STIR together pumpkin, SPLENDA® Granulated, brown sugar, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, salt and half & half until blended. Add eggs and vanilla, stirring until blended. Pour filling into pie crusts. Distribute pies in oven for even heating.
BAKE for 50-60 minutes or until set in the center. Cool completely on a wire rack.
SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated; 1 cup (1 ounce)
Butter; 1-1/4 cups (10 ounces)
FILLING
Low-fat cream cheese; 16 ounces
Plain, nonfat yogurt; 2 cups (16 ounces)
Splenda® No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated; 3 cups (2.49 ounces)
Egg substitute; 1-1/2 cups (16 ounces)
Fresh raspberries; 6 cups (24 ounces)
PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Grease or spray tartlet pans with nonstick spray.
MAKE CRUST: Mix together Graham cracker crumbs, SPLENDA® Granulated and melted butter. Mix well. Press about 1 oz. (about 3 tablespoons) of crust mixture into 4-inch tart tins or lined muffin cups. Set aside.
MAKE FILLING: Beat cream cheese with SPLENDA® Granulated on medium speed in a 5-quart mixer using a paddle attachment until soft. Scrape sides. Add yogurt and beat until smooth on medium speed. Add egg substitute and mix until well blended.
POUR approximately 2/3 oz. filing into each tart pan or muffin cup.
BAKE 15-20 minutes or until just firm in the center. Chill at least 2 hours.
DISTRIBUTE fresh raspberries evenly over the cooked, cooled tart shells.
PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Place paper baking cups into muffin pans. Set aside.
PLACE cake flour, SPLENDA® Granulated, sugar and butter in a 12-quart mixing bowl. Mix, using paddle attachment, 1-2 minutes on medium speed, until butter is mixed into flour mixture.
ADD nonfat dry milk, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Mix on low speed until blended.
MIX buttermilk, eggs and extracts in a small bowl. Stir well. Add 2/3 of the buttermilk mixture to the flour mixture. Mix on medium speed mixing until the liquids are just blended into the flour mixture. Stop the mixer and scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl. Mix on medium-high speed about 45-60 seconds until the batter starts to become lighter in appearance. Reduce mixer speed to low and add remaining liquids. Mix on medium speed until blended. Stop mixer and scrape sides and bottom of bowl again. Mix on medium high speed an additional 30 seconds.
POUR cake batter, approximately 1-3/4 oz., into prepared cups.
BAKE cupcakes for 12-15 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted in the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Serving size: 1 cupcake, Calories 190, Calories from Fat 90, Total Fat 11g, Saturated Fat 6g, Cholesterol 60mg, Sodium 210mg, Total Carbohydrate 18g, Dietary Fiber 0g, Sugars 5g, Protein 4g
Mocha Cream Cheese Frosting
Makes: Enough to frost 4 (9-inch) layer cakes
Ingredients:
Butter; 2 cups (16 ounces)
SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated; 4 cups (4 ounces)
Light brown sugar, firmly packed; 2 cups (12.6 ounces)
Low-fat cream cheese; 4 cups (32 ounces)
Semisweet baking chocolate, melted; 16 ounces
Brewed coffee, chilled; 1 cup (8 fluid ounces)
MIX butter, SPLENDA® Granulated and brown sugar together in a 12-quart mixer using a paddle attachment. Mix until well blended and smooth.
ADD cream cheese. Mix until well blended. Add melted chocolate. Mix well. Add coffee. Mix until light and fluffy.
USE immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to use.