Everyday Low-Carb Desserts Over 120 Delicious Low-Carb Treats Perfect for Any Occasion

by Broihier, Kitty

• ISBN13: 9781569244203
• ISBN10: 1569244200
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-11-29
• Publisher: Da Capo Lifelong Books

Summary

Imagine how much more fun and satisfying a low-carb diet would be if a rich slice of cake, a luscious piece of pie, or some chewy cookies were part of the meal plan. Now, in Everyday Low-Carb Desserts, nutritionist Kitty Broihier offers readers the long awaited chance to satisfy their sweet tooth with over 120 sensational low-carb treats. Broihier has created innovative low-carb versions of all the traditional favoritesincluding cheesecake, peanut butter cookies, pumpkin pie, tiramisu, and chocolate moussewithout sacrificing any of the great flavor, and offers dozens more recipes that are sure to wow even the choosiest dessert lover. Everyday Low-Carb Desserts' recipes cover the full spectrum of desserts, from cakes, cookies, and fruit concoctions to pies, tarts, and puddings, and includes a special section with fabulous holiday creations that will impress even those not eating low-carb. With helpful baking and preparation tips and nutritional breakdowns for each recipe, Everyday Low-Carb Desserts is an essential addition to every low-carber's cookbook collection.

Author Biography

KITTY BROIHIER, M.S., R.D., is the president of NutriComm, a food and nutrition communications consulting corporation that serves food companies and public relations firms, and coauthor of The Everyday Low-Carb Slow Cooker Cookbook

Table of Contents

Foreword	xi
Introduction	1	(3)
About This Book	4	(2)
Low-Carb Dessert Basics	6	(4)
Measurements, Equivalents, and Conversions	10	(1)
Sources for Low-Carb Dessert Ingredients	11	(3)
Low-Carb Dessert Tips and Techniques	14	(193)
Recipes
Cakes and Cheesecakes	19	(28)
Pies and Tarts	47	(20)
Cookies and Bars	67	(24)
Chocolate Creations	91	(14)
Puddings, Custards, Trifles, and More	105	(16)
Frozen Desserts	121	(26)
Fruit Desserts	147	(14)
Seasonal Specialties	161	(28)
The Extras	189	(18)
Acknowledgments	207	(2)
Index	209