Sugar-Free Italian Bounet (South Beach Diet)

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 1
Sugar-free Italian Bounet is a guilt-free dessert for your sweet tooth cravings
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Prep

10 min

Cook

1 hour

Ready In

1 hour 10 min

Level

Easy

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Ingredients

3 eggs
2 egg yolks
1 1/4 cups heavy cream
lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 2 tablespoons espresso or 2 tablespoons sugar-free amaretto syrup
1/4 cup sugar substitute
1 1/2 cups almond meal
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
413
Sugar
1g
Fat
41g
Sugar-Free Italian Bounet is a chocolate-flavored Italian dessert that is sugar-free, gluten-free, and suitable for those following the South Beach Diet. The Bounet has the consistency of a dense cake or flan and is made with almond meal instead of flour, making it low carb and high in protein and healthy fats. This delicious dessert is flavored with unsweetened cocoa powder, lemon zest, vanilla, and almond extract and is perfect for those with a sweet tooth who want to indulge in their cravings without feeling guilty.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350F.
2.Beat eggs and egg yolks in a bowl.
3.Add heavy cream, lemon zest, vanilla, almond extract, and espresso or Amaretto syrup and mix well.
4.Add sugar substitute and mix again.
5.Add almond meal and cocoa powder and mix until well combined.
6.Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish and cover tightly with foil.
7.Place the dish in a large baking pan and add water to the pan to create a water bath.
8.Bake for 1 hour or until set.

PROS

The Sugar-free Italian Bounet is a healthy alternative to traditional desserts.

It’s low in sugar and high in healthy fats and proteins.

CONS

The texture of this dessert is denser than traditional cakes, which may not be to everyone’s liking.

The cooking time is longer, and it requires a water bath, which can be intimidating for novice bakers.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dessert is low in sugar and high in healthy fats, making it a healthier alternative to traditional cakes and desserts.
Almonds used in this recipe are rich in nutrients and help in regulating blood sugar and cholesterol levels.

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