This
nutrient-packed dessert is a curative and cancer-fighting diet
attributed predominantly to the health-boosting compounds in grapes,
particularly the flavonoids quercitin and resveratrol. Resveratrol
which is found in grape skins has strong antioxidant and
anti-inflammatory properties and is believed to help to prevent cancer,
to improve blood flow to the brain, thus reducing the risk of stroke
and to make the blood less likely to clot.
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Ingredients :
Serves 4
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300ml / ½ pint low-fat fromage frais
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300ml / ½ pint half-fat Greek set yogurt
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3 tbsp icing sugar, sifted
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2 tbsp crème de cassis
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450g / 1lb red grapes
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175g / 6oz Amaretti biscuits
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2 ripe passion fruit
To decorate :
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icing sugar
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extra grapes (optional)
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Method :
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Mix together the fromage frais and yogurt
in a bowl and lightly fold in the sifted icing sugar and crème de
cassis with a large metal spoon or rubber spatula until lightly
blended.
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Using a small knife, remove the seeds
from the grapes if necessary. Rinse lightly and pat dry on absorbent
kitchen paper.
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Place the deseeded grapes in a bowl and
stir in any juice from the grapes from deseeding.
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Place the Amaretti biscuits in a
polythene bag and crush roughly with a rolling pin. Alternatively, use
a food processor.
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Cut the passion fruit in half, scoop out
the seeds with a teaspoon and reserve.
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Divide the yogurt mixture between four
tall glasses, then layer alternately with grapes, crushed biscuits and
most of the passion fruit seeds. Top with the yogurt mixture and the
remaining passion fruit seeds. Chill for 1 hour and decorate with extra
grapes. Lightly dust with icing sugar and serve.
Nutritional Facts per 100g :
energy 97 kcals/409kj protein 3g carbohydrate
18g fat 2g fiber
0.4g sugar 10.7g
sodium trace
√ egg-free
√
vegetarian
√ seafood-free |
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