Wednesday, November 12, 2008

GINGERBREAD WITH LEMON STRAWBERRIES

TOASTED GINGERBREAD WITH WARM LEMON STRAWBERRIES
Preparation time:15
Cooking time:15
Serves:4
Course:Dessert
Main ingredient:Fruit
Dietary restrictions:
Cuisine type:
Ingredients:
4 slices of gingerbread
Flora buttery for spreading (10g each)
Light soft brown or demerara sugar350g (12oz) strawberries at room temperature
Squeeze of lemon juice
4 sprigs mint icing sugar for dusting optional (maximum ½ teaspoon) .
Preparation:
Spread each of the gingerbread slices with Flora buttery, sprinkling each with a pinch or two of the sugar. Toast the gingerbread under a pre-heated grill for a few minutes and then dress 1 slice on each plate.Halve the strawberries, leaving only very small ones whole. Squeeze the lemon juice over the fruits, dusting with a little icing sugar. Stir gently to create a citrus glaze, before spooning on the toasted gingerbread. For an extra treat, spoon on some low fat crème fraiche or whipped cream.
Nutrition Information:
Calories (kcal) 297
Sugars (g) 28.2
Fat (g) 13.4Saturated Fat (g) 3.6
Salt (g) 0.44

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