Whipped Dessert Topping
Mealtime for many people is not complete without dessert. Favorite
desserts vary from simple ones such as gelatin, chilled fruit, or a
baked apple, to fancy desserts like a beautiful trifle or decorated
cake. Often desserts are not thought of as a nutritious part of a meal
because desserts contain more sugar and fat than other foods. However,
for the person finding it difficult to consume adequate calories,
desserts are a concentrated source of calories and carbohydrates for
energy.
This week's Culinary Kidney Cooks recipe Graham
Cracker Cake is easy to make and tastes great! Graham crackers
soak up moisture from the pudding to create a soft, cake-like
consistency. You may be tempted to try it sooner, but this dessert is
best if you wait 24 hours before serving it. Don't forget the whipped
topping!
Nondairy topping is a tasty dessert complement. An added bonus is low
potassium, sodium and phosphorus content. Non-dairy whipped topping is
even available fat-free for fat-conscious consumers.
Try some of these suggestions for using nondairy
topping:
 | Top gelatin or pudding (made with nondairy creamer), with two
tablespoons of nondairy dessert topping. |
| Layer shortcake or Angel food cake with sliced fruit and nondairy
dessert topping. |
| Flavor whipped topping with a sprinkle of cinnamon and nutmeg, or a
few drops of vanilla, almond, or maple flavoring. |
| Dip fresh whole strawberries into whipped topping and eat as you
dip--a sure party hit! |
| Blend with fruit-flavored gelatin before it sets to create a creamy,
smooth dessert. |
| Layer blackberries, raspberries, and blueberries with nondairy
dessert topping in a parfait glass. |
Whipped Topping Nutrient Comparison:
|
Whipped Dessert Topping
2 Tablespoons
|
Calories |
Fat,
g
|
Sodium,
mg
|
Potassium,
mg
|
Phosphorus,
mg
|
|
Cool Whip® extra creamy, frozen nondairy whipped topping |
28 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
|
Cool Whip® Lite, frozen nondairy whipped topping
|
16 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Rich's® Richwhip, pressurized nondairy whipped topping
|
25 |
2 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
|
Whipped cream dairy topping, pressurized |
15 |
1 |
8 |
9 |
5 |
|
Powdered nondairy dessert topping prepared with whole milk |
15 |
1 |
5 |
12 |
7 |
|
Heavy whipping cream, whipped |
52 |
6 |
6 |
11 |
9 |
|
Light whipping cream, whipped |
44 |
4 |
5 |
14 |
9 |
Bolded values represent highest amounts from each
category.
Avoid the higher fat products if you are concerned with
calorie control or fat intake.
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