Diabetic Dessert of the Week – Hidden Pumpkin Pies

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Dec 1

This week's Diabetic Dessert of the Week is – Hidden Pumpkin Pies. This one just shouts its the Holiday Season! Solid Pack Pumpkin, Egg Substitute, and Pumpkin Pie Spice are just 3 of the ingredients you'll need to make this week's Dessert. The recipe is from the Diabetes Self Management website where you can find a huge selection of Diabetic Friendly Recipes, Diabetes News, Diabetes Management Tips, and more! You can also subscribe to the Diabetes Self Management Magazine. Each issue is packed with Diabetes News and Diabetic Friendly Recipes. I've left a link to subscribe at the end of the post. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2022! https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/

Hidden Pumpkin Pies
Just in time for pumpkin season, these low-fat, low-calorie desserts are the perfect autumn treat. A light and fluffy whipped topping conceals the moist and creamy base of each petite personal pie. They're best served warm, so grab a fork and get ready to dig in!

Ingredients
1 1/2 cups solid-pack pumpkin
1 cup fat-free evaporated milk
1/2 cup cholesterol-free egg substitute or 2 eggs
1/4 cup sugar substitute*
1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla, divided
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice**
3 egg whites
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/3 cup honey

Directions
Yield: 6 servings.
Serving size: 1 pie.

1 – Preheat oven to 350°F.

2 – Combine pumpkin, evaporated milk, egg substitute, sugar substitute, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and pumpkin pie spice in large bowl; mix well. Pour into 6 (6-ounce) custard cups or soufflé dishes. Place in shallow baking dish or pan. Pour boiling water around custard cups to depth of 1 inch. Bake 25 minutes or until set.

3 – Meanwhile, beat egg whites, cream of tartar, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon vanilla in medium bowl with electric mixer at high speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add honey, beating until stiff peaks form.

4 – Spread egg white mixture over tops of hot pumpkin pies. Bake 8 to 12 minutes or until tops of pies are golden brown. Let stand 10 minutes. Serve warm.

*Note: This recipe was tested with sucralose-based sugar substitute.

**Note: Or substitute 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger, and 1/8 teaspoon each ground allspice and ground nutmeg.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving:
Calories: 148 calories, Carbohydrates: 27 g, Protein: 8 g, Fat: 2 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 54 mg, Sodium: 133 mg, Fiber: 2 g
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