Spicy Kiwi & Raspberry Frozen Treat Recipe

INGREDIENTS

2 cups vanilla ice milk or low-fat ice cream 2 teaspoons finely chopped jalapeño pepper* 1 teaspoon grated lime peel, divided 1 cup water 1/4 cup sugar 1 cup peeled and chopped kiwifruit 1 tablespoon lime juice 1 cup fresh raspberries *Jalapeño peppers can sting and irritate the skin, so wear rubber gloves when handling peppers and do not touch your eyes.

PREPARATION:

1. Soften ice milk slightly in small bowl. Stir in jalapeño pepper and 1/2 teaspoon lime peel. Freeze until firm.
2. Combine water, sugar and remaining 1/2 teaspoon lime peel in small saucepan; bring to a boil. Boil, uncovered, 5 minutes or until reduced by about one third. Remove from heat; cool to room temperature.
3. Place kiwifruit and lime juice in blender or food processor; process until smooth. Stir in water mixture. Pour through fine strainer to remove kiwifruit seeds and lime peel, pressing liquid through strainer with back of spoon. Refrigerate kiwifruit mixture until cold.
4. Pour 1/4 cup kiwifruit mixture into each of 6 chilled bowls. Scoop 1/3 cup jalapeño ice milk in center of each bowl. Sprinkle raspberries evenly on top. Garnish with lime peel strips, if desired.

This recipe appears in: Mexican NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION: Fiber 3 g Carbohydrate 32 g Cholesterol 7 mg Saturated Fat 1 g Total Fat 2 g Calories from Fat 11 % Calories 152 Protein 4 g Sodium 58 mg DIETARY EXCHANGE: Fruit 1 Starch 1-1/2