Tasting Review of Welch’s® Refreshingly Simple™

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My twitter message: "Tried @Welchs Refreshingly Simple Peach Mango; it was awesome sauce. Sweet but not syrupy in taste. #GotItFree #SimplyDelicious @minahwhat"

I have been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes and like all diabetics watching carbs is very important along with exercise and clean living. I rarely drink juice when I do I like to make sure the product does not contain added sugars, artificial sugars or artificial preservatives. I like to keep the carb intake per 8 oz under 25g. I tried the Peach Mango and I LOVED it. It was fruity and light to drink. I recommend this to everyone that does not want to feel like they are swallowing a cup of sugar. I have brought it since for a great price. Publix Supermarket had a great new product advertisement special; Buy 1 Get 1 Free. I used the free coupons received and paid less than $1.

Strawberry Parfait (No Sugar Added)

Strawberry Parfait (No Sugar Added)

 I made this for my birthday dessert and it was excellent, quick and easy to make.

Ingredients

For Strawberry Topping

 

1 pint Fresh Strawberries (stems removed and cut into 4-ves)
1 tbsp. lime zest (or lemon juice substitute)
2 packet Pure Via Stevia (or any No Calorie Sweetener)

1 tbsp. cornstarch

For Parfait

1 cup Plain Almond Milk (or any low carbohydrate milk)
1 cup Plain Dannon Lit & Fit Greek Yogurt (or any low carbohydrate yogurt)
1 packet Sugar Free-Fat Free Vanilla JELLO Pudding Mix
1 tsp. Vanilla (optional)

Directions

For Strawberry Topping

1.      Put sliced strawberries and sweetener into a small saucepan and boil on a medium high heat.

2.      Stirring frequently.

3.      If needed lightly mash strawberries and then add lime zest or substitute.

4.      To thicken mixture, make a whole in mixture and add cornstarch directly to heat. (Another method to thicken sauce is to create a cornstarch slurry using 2 tbsps. water and 1 tbsp. cornstarch, then add it to sauce)

5.      Stir, then reduce heat to medium heat.

6.      Simmer for a few minutes, remove from heat and cool until room temperature.

7.      Then chill in refrigerator.

For Parfait

 

1.      In a large mixing bowl, pour milk, yogurt, and pudding mix. Using a whisk, mix until ingredients are combined and there are no lumps.

2.      Add vanilla and whisk until pudding mixture thickens (about 2 minutes).  

3.      Chill about 30-60 minutes.

4.      Spoon the pudding into serving cups about 3/4 full. (You can use a piping bag)

5.      Now fill the top with the strawberry sauce

6.      Optional: Garnish w/ sugar free or lite whip cream and mint.

Pomegranate Cheesecake

1 Hour Cook Time

10-12 Servings

Ingredients

Crust

• 15 graham crackers, crushed
• 2 tbsp. butter, melted
• Ground cinnamon, optional

Filling

• 4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
• 1 cup white sugar
• ¼ cup milk
• ½ cup Hiram Walker Pomegranate Liqueur (substitute: Pomegranate Juice)
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 tbsp. vanilla extract
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour

Directions

• Step 1

Preheat oven to 325°F. In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter. Press into bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. (If you like a harder crust, blind bake for 7 minutes)

• Step 2

In a measuring cup, mix Milk and Pomegranate Liqueur. The ratio of each is to your preference. {{The mixture ratio must total 3/4 cup of Pomegranate Liqueur & Milk.}} Then add the Vanilla Extract.

• Step 3 

 

           In a large bowl, mix cream cheese with sugar until smooth. Blend in milk, and then mix in the eggs one at a time, mixing just enough to incorporate. Mix in sour cream and flour until smooth. Pour filling into prepared crust.

 

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• Step 4

Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour. Let your cheesecake cool completely to prevent cracking. Chill in refrigerator until serving.