Appetizers and Beverages

Slimmed-Down Irish Coffee

p.16 On The Light Side
(4 servings)

3 eggs, separated
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
3 packets Sweet 'N Low® granulated sugar substitute
2 cups low fat milk
¼ cup rum or ½ teaspoon rum extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Ground nutmeg

In separate small bowls with mixer on high speed, beat egg white and heavy cream until stiff peaks form; fold egg white mixture into cream. Fold in Sweet 'N Low and vanilla. Refrigerate.
Warm 4 stemmed glasses. In coffee pot, dissolve instant coffee in boiling water. Fill each glass two-thirds full with coffee and discard remaining coffee. Add ½ ounce Irish whiskey to each glass. Spoon 2 tablespoons cream topping onto each glass. Serve immediately.

Nutrients per serving:

Calories 95, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 6 g, Sodium 20 mg, Cholesterol 20 mg, Alcohol 5 g.

Dietary Exchanges:

2 Fat