COEUR A LA CRÈME

 

 

2 envelopes unflavored gelatin

¾ cup skim milk

2 cups low fat cottage cheese

1 (8 oz.) package Neufchatel cheese, softened

2 tablespoons sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

 

Sprinkle gelatin over milk in a small sauce pan; let stand 1 minute.  Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until gelatin dissolves.  Remove from heat and set aside.

 

Place cottage cheese in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth.  Add Neufchatel cheese, sugar, vanilla extract and gelatin mixture.  Process until smooth (1 minute or more).

 

Pour mixture into a four-cup mold coated with cooking spray. Chill until firm.  Unmold onto serving plate; garnish as desired.

 

Yield: 8 servings (approximately 155 calories per serving).