Lemony Fruit Dip

"I lightened this fruit dip recipe, and it received rave reviews. It looks lovely and tastes great." Serve with fresh fruit such as strawberries, pineapple, or apple. -CL Reader

Yield: 14 servings (serving size: about 2 tablespoons)

Ingredients

• 1/4  cup  sugar, divided
• 1  large egg
• 2 1/2  tablespoons  fresh lemon juice
• 1/4  cup  water
• 1 1/2  teaspoons  cornstarch
• 1/2  teaspoon  vanilla extract
• 1 1/2  cups  frozen reduced-calorie whipped topping, thawed

Preparation

Combine 2 tablespoons sugar, egg, and lemon juice in a small bowl; stir well with a whisk. Combine remaining 2 tablespoons sugar, water, and cornstarch in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook 30 seconds or until thickened, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Slowly pour beaten egg mixture into water mixture, stirring constantly. Cook over medium heat 2 minutes or until thick, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Cool completely. Fold in whipped topping.

Nutritional Information

Calories:

39 (28% from fat)

Fat:

1.2g (sat 1g,mono 0.1g,poly 0.1g)

Protein:

0.5g

Carbohydrate:

6g

Fiber:

0.0g

Cholesterol:

15mg

Iron:

0.1mg

Sodium:

7mg

Calcium:

2mg