National Berry Month continues! Here’s some facts that I got from Driscoll’s about my Mom’s favorite berry, the raspberry, along with a recipe for Berries and Zabaglione.
Raspberries
Driscoll’s Raspberries are fragrantly sweet, wonderfully delicious and delicately structured. But don’t let their “melt-in-your-mouth” sweetness fool you – they’re loaded with nutritional value too!
Rich in a plethora of Phytonutrients, Driscoll’s Raspberries contain strong antioxidants (such as Vitamin C), antimicrobials (such as Flavanoid) and they also offer anti-carcinogenic, anti-aging and circulatory benefits. Just one single Driscoll’s Raspberry contains 3 times more antioxidants than kiwis and 10 times more than tomatoes!
Additionally fiber-rich and low in fat, Driscoll’s Raspberries are the ideal snack or add-on ingredient. Fiber is critical to a healthy digestive system, but it can be challenging to reach the recommended 25g per day. Add the pretty berry to your favorite baking recipes – from muffins to cookies – or simply enjoy them in your morning yogurt or oatmeal, lunchtime salad or healthy dessert in order to get your daily fill.
A one-cup serving of raspberries provides:
60 Calories with 1g Protein and only 1g Fat
50% of your day’s supply of Vitamin C
32% of your day’s supply of Fiber
6% of your day’s supply of Folic Acid
4% of your day’s supply of Iron
4% of your day’s supply of Calcium
2,789 ORAC Value (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity measures antioxidant levels)
Berries and Zabaglione
Prep time: 15 minutes
Makes 4 servings
- 2 packages (6 ounces each) Driscoll’s Raspberries, Blackberries or Blueberries or 3 cups sliced hulled Strawberries
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup dry Marsala wine
Divide berries between four 8-ounce dessert dishes or stemmed glasses.
Fill the bottom of a double boiler (or a saucepan with a metal bowl fitted snuggly on top) with 1-2 inches of water or just below bowl. Bring water to a simmer.
Beat egg yolks and sugar in top of double boiler or bowl with an electric mixer or wire whisk until fluffy and light in color, about 5 minutes. Maintain water at a low simmer while beating.
Add Marsala 1 tablespoon at a time, continuously beating until mixture forms very soft peaks, about 8 minutes.
Pour Zabaglione over berries and serve immediately.
Nutrition Per Serving: 238 calories, 4.79g total fat, 1.64g saturated fat, 3.39g protein, 37.47g carbohydrate, 209.78mg cholesterol, 2.04g fiber, 192mg sodium
Healthy Tip:
Fresh berries are an elegant addition this classic Italian wine and egg yolks dessert. Allow about 15 minutes to whisk together just before serving. In France, this dessert is known as sabayon.
Doesn’t that look so good?! Want to try making some? I’ll give you the raspberries, courtesy of Driscoll’s of course.
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