Pears Helene coffee Cake

Pears Helene coffee Cake

This impressive combination of sweet chocolate and juicy pears makes a fabulous brunch finale or a festive way to show friends you think thy’re special. It’s really rich delight that is perfect for a party.

(Serves 8)

1 ( 15- ounce) can pears, packed in fruit juice , drained and ½ cup liquid served

1 ½ cups reduced fat biscuit baking mix

½ cup SPLENDA Granular

¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

¼ cup no fat sour cream

1 egg, or equivalent in egg substitute

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

¼ cup mini chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray on 8-by-8-inch baking dish with butter flavored cooking spray. Finely chop pears. Set aside . In a large bowl, combine baking mix. SPLENDA, and cocoa. Add sour cream , egg, reserved pear juice, and vanilla extract . Mix gently just to combine. Fold in pears , walnuts, and chocolate chips. Evenly spread batter into prepare baking dish. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out lean. Place baking dish on a wire rack and let set for at least 15 minutes. Cut into 8 servings.

Each serving equals

HE: 1 Bread * ½ Fruit * ¼ Protein * 1 Fat *

¼ Slider * 16 Optional Calories *

194 Calories * 6 gm Fat * 4 gm Protein *

31 gm Carbohydrate * 284 mg Sodium *

44 mg Calcium * 2 gm Fiber

DIABETIC EXCHANGES: 1 ½ Starch * ½ Fruit * ½ Fat