Raspberry Dessert with Vanilla Sauce
Raspberry Dessert with Vanilla Sauce might be just the dessert you are searching for. This recipe serves 4. Watching your figure? This gluten free and vegetarian recipe has 183 calories, 5g of protein, and 4g of fat per serving. This recipe covers 12% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 30 minutes. If you have cornstarch, raspberries, quick-cooking tapioca, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it.
Instructions
In a large saucepan, combine the raspberries, orange juice and tapioca; let stand for 15 minutes. Stir in sugar and salt. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
Remove from the heat. Cover and refrigerate.
For vanilla sauce, combine cornstarch and sugar in a small saucepan; gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened.
Whisk 1/2 cup of hot mixture into the egg; return all to the pan, whisking constantly. Cook and stir over medium-low heat for 2-3 minutes or just until the sauce thickens slightly and reaches 160° (do not boil).
Remove from the heat. Stir in vanilla.
Pour into a large bowl; press a piece of waxed paper or plastic wrap over top of sauce. Refrigerate until serving.
Divide raspberry mixture among four dessert dishes; top with vanilla sauce.
Originally published as Raspberry Dessert with Vanilla Sauce in Light & Tasty
August/September 2001, p43