Posted by Ada Evening News, OK on July 24, 2010 at 17:31:04:
Ada woman's dessert wins grand prize
Ada Evening News
NEW YORK, N.Y. — In celebration of summer, Stevia Extract In The Raw® announces the winners of its first ever “Sweet & Simple Recipe Contest,” created to find America’s best original summer-inspired recipes, made with a slimmed-down makeover.
Competitors were tasked to create an original summer recipe that was both creative and easy to make. Though each recipe was unique, the one ingredient in common was Stevia In The Raw. Competition categories included “summer desserts,” “summer beverages,” ”sauces and dressings” and “quick and easy.” The contest looked to crown the top recipe in three categories and the best recipe overall.
With hundreds of contestants vying for the grand prize, Mary Shivers of Ada, Okla., took first place as overall winner in four categories with her recipe, Frozen Strawberry Pecan Squares in the “summer desserts” category. This delicious summer treat, made with fresh strawberries and toasted pecans was reduced by roughly 350 calories with the simple substitution of using Stevia In The Raw’s Baker’s Bag, in place of sugar.
“I love cooking with Stevia In The Raw because it is a healthy alternative for sugar and it’s delicious,” said Shivers.
FROZEN STRAWBERRY PECAN SQUARES
INGREDIENTS:
• 3/4 cup Sugar In The Raw®
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups toasted pecans, chopped
• 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) margarine, softened
• 2 egg whites
• 1/8 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/2 cup Stevia Extract in the Raw® Cup for Cup Baker's Bag
• 8 ounces frozen whole strawberries, slightly thawed and chopped
• 1/2 tub (4 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 350°F.
In a large bowl, combine the Sugar In The Raw, flour and chopped pecans. Add the margarine. Mix together with a fork until a crumb-like texture is achieved.
Press the crumb mixture into the bottom of 9x13-inch baking dish. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Set aside and cool completely.
Once crust is cooled, begin assembling the topping: In a large mixing bowl, beat the egg whites and almond extract on high speed until frothy. Add the Stevia Extract in the Raw and beat at medium speed until thick and creamy. Add the chopped strawberries and continue to beat at medium speed for 5 minutes, then on high speed for 5 minutes more.
Using a spatula, gently fold the whipped topping into the strawberry mixture, one spoonful at a time. Continue folding until no lumps remain.
Spread the strawberry mixture over the cooled crust. Freeze for a minimum of 2 hours or until firm. Cut into squares to serve.
Makes 16 servings.
PER SERVING:
205 calories, 15g total fat (3.5g saturated fat), 13g carbohydrate, 2g protein, 1g dietary fiber,
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