Ginger and cream sandwiches
Make a batch of these low calorie melt-in-your-mouth ginger and cream sandwiches, quick, affordable and delicious they make a great dessert!
Serves: 10 (makes 10 sandwiches)
Time to make: 15 mins , plus at least 3 hrs freezing
Total cost: $6.50 / $0.65 per serve
(at time of publication)
Ingredients
- at least 10-hole muffin tin or baking tray/container with paper cases (to keep sandwiches upright when freezing)
- ½ cup instant black coffee made with 1 tablespoon coffee granules
- 150g vanilla frûche
- 150g extra-light cream cheese spread
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 20 ginger nut biscuits
Instructions
1 Make up coffee and leave to cool slightly. To make filling, mix vanilla frûche and cream cheese together with cinnamon (if using). Prepare tin or plastic cases.
2 Dunk each biscuit in coffee for a few seconds. Sandwich 2 biscuits together with cream then place each in a muffin-tin hole. Freeze for at least 3 hours until solid. Remove from freezer 10 minutes before serving.
Variations
You can add a little rum for something extra special: use half rum and half coffee.
HFG tip
These sandwiches can be frozen for up to 2 days.
Nutrition Info (per serve)
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Calories 105cal
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Kilojoules 440kJ
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Protein 4g
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Total fat 3g
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–Saturated fat 1g
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Carbohydrates 15g
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–Sugars 10g
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Dietary fibre 1g
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Sodium 80mg
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Calcium 70mg
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Iron 0.5mg
Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.
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