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Somersize Desserts Now you can have your cake and eat it, too! Suzanne Somers, whose revolutionary Somersizing program and bestselling books have helped millions of people lose weight, shares thirty delicious recipes for decadent, flavorful desserts that not only taste great but won't make you gain an ounce. Sound too good to be true? Not if you Somersize! This remarkable program allows you to lose weight while eating delicious foods, including sinfully rich desserts such as:
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You can lose weight while eating these tasty desserts because the key to weight loss is reducing sugar in your diet, not fat. Fat is not the enemy. In fact, fat is your friend. It's the sugar that makes people put on the pounds. The fabulous, tempting desserts in this book are made with SomerSweet, a miracle product that won't spike your insulin levels. This is a breakthrough for diabetics! And it's perfect for Somersizers or anyone who just wants to eat a tantalizing, guilt-free dessert. Never before has weight loss been so easy and enjoyable. Illustrated with mouthwatering photos, Somersize Desserts is the perfect companion to Suzanne Somers' revolutionary series of weight-loss books. Don't deprive yourself of those sweets; go ahead-they're perfectly Somersized! DECAF COFFEE GRANITA with PERFECTLY WHIPPED CREAM This just might be my favorite recipe in the whole book. It's so easy to make and it's so delicious. A perfect Level One dessert. Granita is the Italian word for a dessert ice. I've added heavy cream to this classic recipe to make it even smoother. Traditionally, ices are stirred frequently while they freeze to produce a slightly granular texture. Allow three or four hours to complete the granita.
Granita
Perfectly Whipped Cream Whisk together the boiling water and decaf coffee in a large mixing bowl. Stir in the cream and SomerSweet. Cool to room temperature. Place in a 9 3 9-inch ovenproof Pyrex baking dish and place in the freezer. As soon as ice appears on the edges (about three hours), stir the mixture with a fork. Continue to stir and break up ice every hour until mixture is slushy. Use a fork to flake the granita into serving dishes. Top with a dollop of Perfectly Whipped Cream.
PERFECTLY WHIPPED CREAM With an electric mixer, whip the cream until it starts to thicken. Add the vanilla and SomerSweet. Continue whipping until soft peaks form.
CRÈME BRÛLÉE This classic dessert is simply the best-tasting custard, topped with caramelized sugar. To caramelize the SomerSweet, you can use a kitchen torch, available at cooking stores, or you can brown the crème brûlée under the broiler until it's brown and crusty. There's nothing like taking your spoon and tapping through the hard caramel crust to the smooth, creamy custard. By the way, in case you forgot, you're still losing weight.
Unsalted butter for the ramekins or cups Preheat oven to 350 Lightly butter eight 3-ounce ramekins or heatproof custard cups. Lightly whisk the egg yolks together with 1 tablespoon SomerSweet in a mixing bowl until frothy. Heat the cream in a small saucepan until just scalded. Whisk the hot cream into the egg mixture. Add the vanilla extract or the scrapings from the inside of the vanilla bean. Pour the custard batter into the buttered ramekins. Place the ramekins in a roasting pan. At the oven door, add hot water to the bottom of the pan until the water comes halfway up the sides of the ramekins. This is a water bath, which helps keep the custard from curdling, cracking, or breaking. Bake until the custard starts to set up, about 20 minutes. Remove the ramekins from the water bath. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours. When ready to serve, sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup SomerSweet evenly over the tops of the custards. To caramelize the tops, use a kitchen propane torch or place the ramekins under a hot broiler until the SomerSweet browns.
ORANGE SOUFFLÉ This baked soufflé is perfection. It is light and airy. New cooks often think soufflés are difficult, but, in fact, you'll find this recipe easy and delicious. This soufflé makes a tasty and impressive Level One dessert.
Unsalted butter for the soufflé dish
Preheat oven to 450 Beat the egg yolks and 1 tablespoon of SomerSweet (or 2 teaspoons saccharin, or 1/4 cup sugar) until light and tripled in volume, about 6-8 minutes. Add the orange extract, orange zest, and heavy cream. Continue to beat for another minute. In another bowl, beat egg whites until frothy. Add the remaining SomerSweet (or saccharin or sugar) and beat until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the egg whites into the yolk mixture until well incorporated. Transfer to the soufflé dish and bake for 15-20 minutes. Serve immediately. Note: For a straighter, taller soufflé, add a parchment paper collar before baking: Cut a 24-inch-long piece of parchment paper. Fold it in half. It will be about 8 inches wide. Butter it on one side. Wrap it around the outside of the soufflé dish, with the buttered side against the dish. Secure it with a piece of string or staple it together. Bake as usual and remove immediately before serving. Excerpted from Somersize Desserts by Suzanne Somers Copyright © 2001 by Suzanne Somers. Excerpted by permission of Crown, a division of Random House, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this excerpt may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher. About the Author Suzanne Somers is the author of eleven books, including the New York Times bestsellers Keeping Secrets; Suzanne Somers' Eat Great, Lose Weight; Suzanne Somers' Get Skinny on Fabulous Food; Suzanne Somers' Eat, Cheat, and Melt the Fat Away; and Suzanne Somers' Fast and Easy. The former star of the hit television programs Three's Company and Step by Step, Suzanne is one of the most respected and trusted brand names in the world, representing cosmetics and skin care products, apparel, jewelry, a computerized facial fitness system, fitness products, and an extensive food line. She received an honorary doctorate of humane letters from National University and is a highly sought-after commencement speaker. More by Suzanne Somers |
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