Apple-Pecan Custard

I have been told that you can use other fruits to make this custard but I haven't tried any (yet) so I can't say if they will work as well as apples but who knows you may be the first to try. If so let us know how it turns out.

This Apple-Pecan Custard is also a
great tasting and healthy after school snack for the kids.

**Ingredients:

Nonstick cooking spray
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/3 cup milk
1 egg, slightly beaten
3Tbs. packed brown sugar substitute (Splenda)
1Tbs. butter,melted
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. maple flavoring
3/4 cup chopped cooking apples (about 1 small apple)
1/3 cup rolled oats
2Tbs. chopped Pecans, toasted (see tip ****)
4 Tbs. whipped cream (see tip ***)

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly coat four 6-ounce ramekins with cooking spray. (Or use paper cups in a muffin pan). Place ramekins in a 15 x 10 x 1 inch pan.
In a medium bowl, combine applesauce, milk ,egg, brown sugar substitute, butter,vanilla, and maple flavoring. Stir in apple pieces and oats.
Divide evenly among ramekins. Bake about 25 minutes or until a knife inserted near center comes out clean. Cool. Sprinkle with pecans.

Makes about four 4 ounce servings.

nutrition, per serving
Calories 115,
fat 2g
chol. 8mg
sodium 63mg
carbs 13g
fiber 2g
pro.2g
True carbs=11g

**Tip: Double the recipe for 8 or triple for 12
***Tip: You can put a dollop of whipped cream on top to dress it up for a fancy dessert. Or use Splenda powdered sugar.
****Tip: You can use almonds or walnuts in place of pecans.

In-A-Snap Cheesecake

This vanilla cheesecake can be thrown together in a snap. You can even change the flavor by using different flavored gelatin but most people prefer this plain vanilla which can be topped with the fruit of their choice. This make-ahead recipe is fast and delicious. Try it with a dollop of sugar-free jam or fruit slices on top. It's lip smacking good!

Makes 8 servings

Ingredients:

1 Envelope unflavored gelatin (Knoxx®)
½ cup sugar or artificial sweetener(Splenda®)(omit if using sugar-free flavored gelatin)
1 cup boiling water
2(8oz)cream cheese, softened
1 tsp vanilla extract (optional when using flavored gelatin)
1 (9in)prepared graham cracker crust

Directions:

Mix gelatin and sugar(Splenda) in small bowl,
add boiling water and stir until gelatin completely dissolves, about 5 minutes.

Beat cream cheese and vanilla in large bowl with mixer until smooth, slowly beat in gelatin mixture.

Pour into prepared crust.

Refrigerate until firm

Top with desired fruit just before serving.