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cinnamon custard

Serves 8

This creamy and elegant dessert features vanilla and cinnamon and is topped with juicy pomegranate seeds. Created exclusively for Equal® by The Diabetic Chef®, Chris Smith.

cinnamon custard

Ingredients

  • 4 cups fat free half and half
  • 2 packets unflavored gelatin
  • 1/2 cup Equal® Spoonful OR 12 packets Equal® sweetener
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Seeds from 1 medium pomegranate

Preparation

  • Place half and half in a medium saucepan. Sprinkle gelatin over surface. Let stand 2 minutes to soften gelatin.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients except pomegranate seeds.
  • Heat on low heat stirring frequently until gelatin is dissolved.
  • Divide mixture evenly between 8 dishes. Refrigerate several hours or overnight until set.
  • Garnish each with pomegranate seeds before serving.

Photo courtesy of Charlie Brown/Chris Smith.

Nutrition Information (per serving)

  • Calories: 122
  • Protein: 7 g
  • Carbohydrates: 20 g
  • Fat: 1 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg
  • Sodium: 122 mg

Exchanges

  • Carbohydrate - 1-1/2