KitchenAid 4KB25G1XBU3 Quick guide

BOWL-LIFT
STAND MIXER
INSTRUCTIONS AND RECIPES
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Before you use your stand mixer,
please fill out and mail your
product registration card packed
with the Instructions and Recipes
manual. This card will enable us to
contact you in the unlikely event of
a product safety notification. This
card does not verify your warranty.
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showing the date of purchase of
your stand mixer. roof of purchase
will assure you of in-warranty
service.
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Table of Co te ts
roduct Registration Card...................................................Inside Front Cover
Stand Mixer Safety ........................................................................................2
Important Safeguards....................................................................................2
Electrical Requirements..................................................................................3
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................3
Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer Features......................................................................4
Assembling Your Bowl-Lift Mixer...................................................................5
Using the ouring Shield ...............................................................................6
Using Your KitchenAid®Attachments............................................................7
Mixing Time...................................................................................................7
Mixer Use.......................................................................................................7
Care and Cleaning .........................................................................................8
Beater to Bowl Clearance...............................................................................8
Speed Control Guide - 10-Speed Mixers........................................................9
Mixing Tips ..................................................................................................10
Egg Whites............................................................................................11
Whipped Cream ....................................................................................11
Attachments and Accessories ......................................................................11
General Instructions.....................................................................................12
Warranty......................................................................................................13
How to Arrange for Warranty Service...................................................13
How to Arrange for Out-Of-Warranty Service.......................................14
Appetizers, Entrees, and Vegetables ...........................................................15
Cakes and Frostings.....................................................................................25
Cookies, Bars, and Candies..........................................................................38
ies and Desserts .........................................................................................48
Yeast Breads and Quick Breads ...................................................................53
General Instructions for Making and Kneading Yeast Dough...............53
Bread Making Tips.................................................................................54
KitchenAid®Attachments ............................................................................78

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
followed including the following:
1. Read all instructions
2. To avoid risk of electrical shock, do not put stand mixer in water or
other liquid.
3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near
children.
4. Unplug stand mixer from outlet when not in use, before putting on or
taking off parts and before cleaning.
5. Avoid contacting moving parts. Keep hands, hair, clothing, as well as
spatulas and other utensils away from beater during operation to
reduce the risk of injury to persons and/or damage to the stand mixer.
6. Do not operate stand mixer with a damaged cord or plug or after the
stand mixer malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in any manner.
Return appliance to the nearest Authorized Service Center for
examination, repair or electrical or mechanical adjustment. Call
KitchenAid Service at 1-800-807-6777 for more information.
7. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by KitchenAid may
cause fire, electrical shock or injury.
8. Do not use the stand mixer outdoors.
9. Do not let the cord hang over edge of table or counter.
10. Remove flat beater, wire whip or dough hook from stand mixer before
washing.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
THIS RODUCT IS DESIGNED FOR HOUSEHOLD
USE ONLY.
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your
appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt
you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either
the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean:
You can be killed or seriously
injured if you don’t immediately
follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously
injured if you don’t follow
instructions.
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to
reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are
not followed.
DANGER
WARNING
Sta d Mixer Safety

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Electrical Requireme ts
Volts: 120 A.C. only. Hertz: 60
The wattage rating for your stand
mixer is printed on the serial plate.
Do not use an extension cord. If the
power supply cord is too short,
have a qualified electrician or
serviceman install an outlet near the
appliance.
The maximum rating is based on
the attachment that draws the
greatest load (power). Other
recommended attachments may
draw significantly less power.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong
outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these
instructions can result in
death, fire, or electrical shock.
Electrical Requireme ts
Troubleshooti g
Please read the followi g before
calli g your service ce ter.
1. The stand mixer may warm up
during use. Under heavy loads
with extended mixing time
periods, you may not be able to
comfortably touch the top of the
stand mixer. This is normal.
2. The stand mixer may emit a
pungent odor, especially when
new. This is common with
electric motors.
3. If the flat beater hits the bowl,
stop the stand mixer. See “Beater
to Bowl” section.
Keep a copy of the sales receipt
showing the date of purchase.
roof of purchase will assure you of
in-warranty service.
If your sta d mixer should
malfu ctio or fail to operate,
please check the followi g:
- Is the stand mixer plugged in?
- Is the fuse in the circuit to the
stand mixer in working order? If
you have a circuit breaker box, be
sure the circuit is closed.
- Turn the stand mixer off for 10-
15 seconds, then turn it back on.
If the mixer still does not start,
allow it to cool for 30 minutes
before turning it back on.
- If the problem is not due to one
of the above items, see “How to
Arrange For Service” sections.
- Do not return the Stand Mixer to
the retailer as they do not provide
service.
- For assistance throughout Canada
call KitchenAid Customer
eXperience Center toll-free
1-800-807-6777.
or write to:
Customer eXperience Centre
KitchenAid Canada
200-6750 Century Ave.,
Mississauga, ON L5N 0B7

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OFF/0 10
2468
STIR
RESET
Bowl-Lift Sta d Mixer Features
Motor Head
Bowl Height
Adjustme t
Screw
Bowl-Lift Ha dle
( ot show )
Attachme t
K ob
Attachme t Hub
(see “Attachme ts a d
Accessories” sectio )
Locati g Pi s
Wire Whip
Flat Beater
PowerK ead™
Spiral Dough Hook
Speed
Co trol
K ob
Bowl Support
Beater
Shaft
Stai less Steel
Bowl
Bowl Ha dle

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Assembling Your Bowl-Lift Mixer
To Attach Bowl
1. Turn speed control to OFF.
2. Unplug stand mixer.
3. Place bowl-lift andle in down
position.
4. Fit bowl supports over locating
pins.
5. Press down on back of bowl
until bowl pin snaps into spring
latc .
6. Raise bowl before mixing.
7. Plug into a grounded 3 prong
outlet.
To Raise Bowl
1. Rotate andle to straig t-up
position.
2. Bowl must always be in raised,
locked position w en mixing.
To Lower Bowl
1. Rotate andle back and down.
To Remove Bowl
1. Turn speed control to OFF.
2. Unplug stand mixer.
3. Place bowl-lift andle in down
position.
4. Remove flat beater, wire w ip,
or spiral doug ook.
5. Grasp bowl andle and lift
straig t up and off locating pins.
To Attach Flat Beater,
Wire Whi , or PowerKnead™
S iral Dough Hook
1. Turn speed control to OFF.
2. Unplug stand mixer.
3. Slip flat beater on beater s aft.
4. Turn beater to t e rig t, ooking
beater over t e pin on s aft.
5. Plug into a grounded 3 prong
outlet.
To Remove Flat Beater,
Wire Whi , or PowerKnead™
S iral Dough Hook
1. Turn speed control to OFF.
2. Unplug stand mixer.
3. Press beater upward and turn to
t e left.
4. Pull beater from beater s aft.
Pin
Raise
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong
outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these
instructions can result in
death, fire, or electrical shock.

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Attachi g the Pouri g Shield
1. Make sure the speed control lever
is set to the OFF/0 position.
2. Unplug the stand mixer.
3. Attach desired accessory and raise
the mixing bowl.
4. Slide pouring shield collar around
beater shaft, centering collar over
rim of bowl.
Usi g the Pouri g Shield
our ingredients into the mixing
bowl through the chute portion of
shield.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the guides
on the bottom of the chute rest on
the rim of the bowl to keep
ingredients from falling outside the
bowl as they are added.
Usi g the Pouri g Shield
Pouri g
Chute
Removi g the Pouri g Shield
1. Make sure the speed control lever
is set to the OFF/0 position.
2. Unplug the stand mixer.
3. Remove pouring chute from
collar.
4. Slide pouring shield collar off
bowl.
5. Lower the bowl support by
turning the bowl-lift lever
clockwise.
6. Remove accessory and the mixing
bowl.
Clea i g the Pouri g Shield
Wash in warm sudsy water. If you
wish, you may place on the top rack
of your dishwasher.
Household Sta d Mixer
Speed Co trol
lug into a grounded 3 prong
outlet. Speed control lever should
always be set on lowest speed for
starting, then gradually moved to
desired higher speed to avoid
splashing ingredients out of bowl.
See “Speed Control Guide -
10-Speed Mixers.”
Auto-Reset Motor Protectio
If the stand mixer stops due to
overload, slide the speed control
lever to OFF. After a few minutes,
the stand mixer will automatically
reset. Slide the Speed Control Lever
to the desired speed and continue
mixing. If the stand mixer does not
restart, see the “Troubleshooting”
section.
OFF/0 10
2468
STIR
RESET

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Usi g Your Kitche Aid®Attachme ts
Flat Beater for ormal to heavy mixtures:
cakes biscuits
creamed frostings quick breads
candies meat loaf
cookies mashed potatoes
pie pastry
Wire Whip for mixtures that eed air i corporated:
eggs sponge cakes
egg whites angel food cakes
heavy cream mayonnaise
boiled frostings some candies
PowerK ead™ Spiral Dough Hook for mixi g a d k eadi g
yeast doughs:
breads coffee cakes
rolls buns
pizza dough
Mixi g Time
Your KitchenAid®stand mixer will
mix faster and more thoroughly
than most other electric stand
mixers. Therefore, the mixing time
in most recipes must be adjusted to
avoid overbeating. With cakes, for
example, beating time may be half
as long as with other stand mixers.
Mixer Use
NOTE: Do not scrape bowl while
stand mixer is operating.
The bowl and beater are designed
to provide thorough mixing
without frequent scraping. Scraping
the bowl once or twice during
mixing is usually sufficient. Turn
stand mixer off before scraping.
The stand mixer may warm up
during use. Under heavy loads with
extended mixing time, you may not
be able to comfortably touch the
top of the stand mixer. This is
normal.
WARNING
Injury Hazard
Unplug mixer before touching
beaters.
Failure to do so can result in
broken bones, cuts or bruises.

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Bowl, white flat beater and white
spiral dough hook may be washed
in an automatic dishwasher. Or,
clean them thoroughly in hot sudsy
water and rinse completely before
drying.
Wire whip, burnished spiral dough
hook and burnished flat beater
should be hand washed and dried
immediately. Do not wash wire
whip, burnished spiral dough hook
Care a d Clea i g
1. Unplug stand mixer.
2. lace bowl-lift handle in down
position.
3. Attach flat beater.
4. Adjust so flat beater just clears
bottom surface of bowl when in
lifted position by turning screw
(A) counterclockwise to raise the
bowl and clockwise to lower the
bowl. Just a slight turn is all that
is required: the screw will not
rotate more than 1⁄4turn
(90 degrees) in either direction.
(The full range of adjustment is
1⁄2turn, or 180 degrees.)
5. lace bowl-lift handle in up
position to check clearance.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 if necessary.
NOTE: When properly adjusted, the
flat beater will not strike on the
bottom or side of the bowl. If the
flat beater or the wire whip is so
close that it strikes the bottom of
the bowl, coating may wear off the
beater or wires on whip may
wear.
Beater to Bowl Cleara ce
Your stand mixer is adjusted at the factory so the flat beater just clears the
bottom of the bowl. If, for any reason, the flat beater hits the bottom of the
bowl or is too far away from the bowl, you can correct the clearance easily.
and burnished flat beater in a
dishwasher. Do not store beaters
on shaft.
NOTE: Always be sure to unplug
stand mixer before cleaning. Wipe
stand mixer with a soft, damp
cloth. Do not use household/
commercial cleaners. Do not
immerse in water. Wipe off beater
shaft frequently, removing any
residue that may accumulate.
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Speed Control Guide – 10-Speed Mixers
All speeds have the Soft Start®feature which automatically starts the stand
mixer at a lower speed to help avoid ingredient splash-out and “flour puff”
at start-up then quickly increases to the selected speed for optimal
performance
Number of Speed
Stir
Speed STIR For slow stirring, combining, mashing,
starting all mixing procedures Use to
add flour and dry ingredients to batter,
and add liquids to dry ingredients Do
not use STIR speed to mix or knead
yeast doughs
2 SLO MIXING For slow mixing, mashing, faster
stirring Use to mix and knead yeast
doughs, heavy batters and candies,
start mashing potatoes or other
vegetables, cut shortening into flour,
mix thin or splashy batters Use with
Can Opener attachment
4 MIXING, For mixing semi-heavy batters, such as
BEATING cookies Use to combine sugar and
shortening and to add sugar to egg
whites for meringues Medium speed
for cake mixes Use with: Food Grinder,
Rotor Slicer/Shredder, Pasta Roller, and
Fruit/Vegetable Strainer
6 BEATING, For medium fast beating (creaming) or
CREAMING whipping Use to finish mixing cake,
doughnut, and other batters High
speed for cake mixes Use with Citrus
Juicer attachment
8 FAST BEATING, For whipping cream, egg whites, and
HIPPING boiled frostings
10 FAST HIPPING For whipping small amounts of cream,
egg whites or for final whipping of
mashed potatoes Use with Pasta Roller
and Cutter Set and Grain Mill
attachments
NOTE: Will not maintain fast speeds
under heavy loads, such as when using
Pasta Roller and Cutter Set or Grain
Mill attachments
Use Speed 2 to mix or knead yeast doughs Use of any other speed creates
high potential for stand mixer failure The PowerKnead™ Spiral Dough
Hook efficiently kneads most yeast dough within 4 minutes

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Mixi g Tips
Co verti g Your Recipe
for the Mixer
The mixing instructions for recipes
in this book can guide you in
converting your own favorite
recipes for preparation with your
KitchenAid®stand mixer. Look for
recipes similar to yours and then
adapt your recipes to use the
procedures in the similar
KitchenAid®recipes.
For example, the “quick mix”
method (sometimes referred to as
the “dump” method) is ideal for
simple cakes, such as the Quick
Yellow Cake and Easy White Cake
included in this book. This method
calls for combining dry ingredients
with most or all liquid ingredients
in one step.
More elaborate cakes, such as
Caramel Walnut Banana Torte,
should be prepared using the
traditional cake mixing method.
With this method, sugar and the
shortening, butter or margarine are
thoroughly mixed (creamed) before
other ingredients are added.
For all cakes, mixing times may
change because your KitchenAid®
stand mixer works more quickly
than other mixers. In general,
mixing a cake with the KitchenAid®
stand mixer will take about half the
time called for in most cake
recipes.
To help determine the ideal
mixing time, observe the batter or
dough and mix only until it has the
desired appearance described in
your recipe, such as “smooth and
creamy.”
To select the best mixing speeds,
use the “Speed Control Guide -
10-Speed Mixers” section.
Addi g I gredie ts
Always add ingredients as close to
side of bowl as possible, not
directly into moving beater. The
ouring Shield can be used to
simplify adding ingredients.
NOTE: If ingredients in very
bottom of bowl are not thoroughly
mixed, then the beater is not far
enough into the bowl. See “Beater
to Bowl Clearance” section.
Cake Mixes
When preparing packaged cake
mixes, use Speed 2 for low speed,
Speed 4 for medium speed, and
Speed 6 for high speed. For best
results, mix for the time stated on
the package directions.
Addi g Nuts, Raisi s, or
Ca died Fruits
Follow individual recipes for
guidelines on including these
ingredients. In general, solid
materials should be folded in the
last few seconds of mixing on STIR
Speed. The batter should be thick
enough to keep the fruit or nuts
from sinking to the bottom of the
pan during baking. Sticky fruits
should be dusted with flour for
better distribution in the batter.
Liquid Mixtures
Mixtures containing large amounts
of liquid ingredients should be
mixed at lower speeds to avoid
splashing. Increase speed only after
mixture has thickened.

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Egg Whites
lace room temperature egg whites
in clean, dry bowl. Attach bowl and
wire whip. To avoid splashing,
gradually turn to designated speed
and whip to desired stage. See chart
below.
AMOUNT SPEED
1 egg white .....GRADUALLY to 10
2-4 egg whites......GRADUALLY to 8
6 or more
egg whites......GRADUALLY to 8
Whippi g Stages
With your KitchenAid®stand mixer,
egg whites whip quickly. So, watch
to avoid overwhipping. This list tells
you what to expect.
Frothy
Large, uneven air bubbles.
Begi s to Hold Shape
Air bubbles are fine and compact;
product is white.
Soft Peak
Tips of peaks fall over when wire
whip is removed.
Almost Stiff
Sharp peaks form when wire whip
is removed, but whites are actually
soft.
Stiff but ot Dry
Sharp, stiff peaks form when wire
whip is removed. Whites are
uniform in color and glisten.
Stiff a d Dry
Sharp, stiff peaks form when wire
whip is removed. Whites are
speckled and dull in appearance.
Whipped Cream
our cold whipping cream into
chilled bowl. Attach bowl and wire
whip. To avoid splashing, gradually
turn to designated speed and whip
to desired stage. See chart below.
AMOUNT SPEED
1⁄4cup (50 mL) .....GRADUALLY to 10
1⁄2cup (125 mL) ...GRADUALLY to 10
1 cup (250 mL) .....GRADUALLY to 8
1 pint (500 mL).....GRADUALLY to 8
Whippi g Stages
Watch cream closely during
whipping. Because your
KitchenAid®stand mixer whips so
quickly, there are just a few
seconds between whipping stages.
Look for these characteristics:
Begi s to Thicke
Cream is thick and custard-like.
Holds its Shape
Cream forms soft peaks when wire
whip is removed. Can be folded
into other ingredients when making
desserts and sauces.
Stiff
Cream stands in stiff, sharp peaks
when wire whip is removed. Use
for topping on cakes or desserts, or
filling for cream puffs.
Attachme ts a d Accessories
Ge eral I formatio
KitchenAid®Attachments are designed to assure long life. The attachment
power shaft and hub socket are of a square design, to eliminate any
possibility of slipping during the transmission of power to the attachment.
The hub and shaft housing are tapered to assure a snug fit, even after
prolonged use and wear. KitchenAid®Attachments require no extra power
unit to operate them; the power unit is built-in.
See the Stand Mixer Attachments Use and Care Guide for speed settings
and operating times.

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To Attach
1. Turn speed control to OFF.
2. Unplug stand mixer.
3. Loosen attachment knob by
turning it counterclockwise.
4. Flip up hinged hub cover.
5. Insert attachment shaft housing
into attachment hub, making
certain that attachment power
shaft fits into square attachment
hub socket. It may be necessary
to rotate attachment back and
forth. When attachment is in
proper position, the pin on the
attachment will fit into the
notch on the hub rim.
6. Tighten attachment knob by
turning clockwise until
attachment is completely
secured to stand mixer.
7. lug into a grounded 3 prong
outlet.
To Remove
1. Turn speed control to OFF.
2. Unplug stand mixer.
3. Loosen attachment knob by
turning it counterclockwise.
Rotate attachment slightly back
and forth while pulling out.
4. Replace attachment hub cover.
Tighten attachment knob by
turning it clockwise.
‡Not part of mixer.
Ge eral I structio s
Attachme t
Hub Socket
Attachme t
K ob
Notch Pi
Attachme t Shaft
Housi g
Attachme t
Power Shaft‡
Hi ged
Hub Cover Attachme t
Housi g
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong
outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these
instructions can result in
death, fire, or electrical shock.

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Kitche Aid®Sta d Mixer Warra ty
Le gth of
Warra ty:
One Year Full warranty
from date of purchase.
Kitche Aid Ca ada
Will Pay For:
Replacement parts and
repair labour costs to
correct defects in
materials and
workmanship. Service
must be provided by a
designated KitchenAid
Service Centre.
Kitche Aid Ca ada
Will Not Pay For:
A. Repairs when stand
mixer is used in other
than normal single-
family household use.
B. Damage resulting
from accident,
alteration, misuse or
abuse, fire, floods,
acts of God, or use of
products not
approved by
KitchenAid Canada.
C. Any incidental
shipping or handling
costs to deliver your
stand mixer to a
designated
KitchenAid Service
Centre.
D. Replacement parts or
repair labour costs for
stand mixers operated
outside Canada.
KITCHENAID CANADA DOES NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some provinces do not
allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so
this exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal
rights and you may also have other rights which vary from province to
province.
How to Arra ge for Warra ty Service
First review the Troubleshooting
section, to possibly avoid the need
for service.
One Year Full warranty from date of
purchase KitchenAid Canada will
pay for replacement parts and
repair labour costs to correct
defects in materials and
workmanship. Service must be
provided by a designated
KitchenAid Service Centre.
Take the stand mixer or ship
prepaid and insured to a designated
KitchenAid Service Centre. Your
repaired stand mixer will be
returned prepaid and insured.
If you are unable to obtain
satisfactory service in this manner,
contact KitchenAid Canada,
200-6750 Century Ave.,
Mississauga, Ontario L5N 0B7.
Telephone [phone].

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How to Arra ge for Out-of-Warra ty Service
• First review the Troubleshooting
section below.
• Then, consult your telephone
directory for a designated
KitchenAid Service Centre near
you. If one is not listed contact
KitchenAid Service from anywhere
in Canada at 1-800-807-6777.
• Take the stand mixer or ship
prepaid and insured to a
designated KitchenAid Service
Centre. Your repaired stand mixer
will be returned prepaid and
insured.
• All out-of-warranty service should
be handled by a designated
KitchenAid Service Centre.

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APPETIZERS, ENTREES, AND VEGETABLES
Crabmeat Dip
1 package (8 oz
[250 g]) light cream
cheese
1 cup (250 mL)
reduced-fat cottage
cheese
1⁄cup (50 mL)
reduced-calorie
mayonnaise
1 can (61⁄2oz [195 g])
crabmeat, flaked
1 tbs (15 mL) lemon
juice
3 tbs ( 5 mL)
chopped green
onions
1⁄2tsp (2 mL) garlic
salt
3 drops hot pepper
sauce
lace cream cheese, cottage cheese, and
mayonnaise in mixer bowl. Attach bowl and flat
beater to mixer. Turn to Speed 6 and beat about
1 minute, or until well blended. Stop and scrape
bowl. Add all remaining ingredients. Turn to
Speed 6 and beat about 1 minute, or until all
ingredients are combined.
Refrigerate until well chilled. Serve with assorted
crackers or raw vegetables.
Yield: 24 servings (2 tbs [25 mL] per serving)
er serving: About 42 cal, 4 g protein, 1 g carb,
3 g fat, 12 mg chol, 180 mg sodium.
oz (120 g) light
cream cheese
1⁄2cup (125 mL)
marshmallow
cream
1 can (8 oz [250 g])
crushed pineapple,
well drained
2 tsp (10 mL) grated
orange peel
lace cream cheese in mixer bowl. Attach bowl
and flat beater to mixer. Turn to Speed 2 and
mix about 30 seconds. Stop and scrape bowl.
Add marshmallow cream, pineapple, and orange
peel. Turn to Speed 4 and beat about
30 seconds. Stop and scrape bowl. Turn to
Speed 4 and beat about 30 seconds. Refrigerate
at least 2 hours. Serve with sliced fresh fruit, if
desired.
Yield: 12 servings (2 tbs [25 mL] per serving).
er serving: About 61 cal, 1 g protein, 11 g carb,
2 g fat, 3 mg chol, 58 mg sodium.
Creamy Pi eapple Fruit Dip

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1 package (8 oz
[250 g]) light cream
cheese
1⁄2cup (125 mL)
shredded hot
pepper Monterey
Jack cheese
1⁄cup (50 mL) bean or
black bean dip
1⁄2cup (125 mL) thick
and chunky salsa
1⁄2cup (125 mL)
chopped green
onions
1⁄cup (50 mL) sliced
pitted ripe olives
lace cream cheese in mixer bowl. Attach bowl
and flat beater to mixer. Turn to Speed 2 and
mix about 30 seconds. Stop and scrape bowl.
Add Monterey Jack cheese. Turn to Speed 2 and
mix about 30 seconds.
Spread cheese mixture on 10" (25 cm) serving
plate to within 1 or 2" (2.5 or 5 cm) of edge.
Spread bean dip over cheese. Spread salsa over
bean dip. Top with onions and olives. Refrigerate
until ready to serve. Serve with tortilla chips, if
desired.
Yield: 12 servings (1⁄4cup [50 mL] per serving).
er serving: About 70 cal, 4 g protein, 3 g carb,
5 g fat, 12 mg chol, 265 mg sodium.
Layered Mexica Dip
2 packages (8 oz
[250 g] each) light
cream cheese,
softened
1 package (1.25 oz
[35 g]) taco
seasoning mix
3 eggs
2 cups (500 g)
shredded Marble-
Jack cheese
1 can ( oz [120 g])
green chilies
1 cup (250 mL) light
sour cream
1 cup (250 mL) salsa
lace cream cheese and taco seasoning mix in
mixer bowl. Attach bowl and flat beater to
mixer. Turn to Speed 6 and beat about
11⁄2minutes, or until fluffy. Stop and scrape bowl.
Turn to Speed 4 and add eggs, one at a time,
beating about 15 seconds after each addition.
Stop and scrape bowl. Add cheese and green
chilies. Turn to STIR Speed and mix
15 seconds.
our mixture into greased 9" (23 cm) springform
pan. Bake at 350ºF (180°C) for 40 minutes, or
until knife inserted near center comes out clean.
Remove from oven and spread with sour cream.
Return to oven and bake 5 minutes longer. Cool
15 minutes. Refrigerate 3 to 8 hours. Before
serving, remove outer ring and spread top of
cheesecake with salsa. Serve with taco chips,
if desired.
Yield: 20 servings (1 wedge per serving).
er serving: About 136 cal, 7 g protein, 5 g carb,
9 g fat, 59 mg chol, 421 mg sodium.
Fiesta Cheesecake Appetizer

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1 cup (250 mL)
shredded sharp
Cheddar cheese
1 cup (250 mL)
shredded Swiss
cheese
1 package (8 oz
[2 0 g]) light cream
cheese
2 tbs (25 mL)
chopped fresh
chives
2 tsp (10 mL)
Worcestershire
sauce
1⁄tsp (1 mL) paprika
1⁄2tsp (2 mL) garlic
powder
1⁄cup (50 mL) finely
chopped pecans
Nutty Cheese Ball
lace all ingredients, except pecans, in mixer
bowl. Attach bowl and flat beater to mixer. Turn
to Speed 4 and beat about 1 minute, or until
well blended.
On waxed paper, shape mixture into a ball. Roll
ball in chopped pecans. Wrap in waxed paper.
Refrigerate until serving time. Serve with
assorted crackers or raw vegetables.
Yield: 24 servings (2 tbs [25 mL] per serving).
er serving: About 65 cal, 4 g protein, 1 g carb,
5 g fat, 13 mg chol, 109 mg sodium.
1 baguette loaf,
cut into 1⁄2"
(1.25 cm) slices
2 tsp (10 mL) butter
or margarine
1⁄2cup (125 mL) finely
chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 package (9 oz
[270 g]) frozen
chopped spinach,
thawed and
squeezed dry
1 package (8 oz
[2 0 g]) light cream
cheese
1⁄cup (50 mL) roasted
red peppers
1⁄2cup (125 mL)
shredded Cheddar
cheese
lace baguette slices on baking sheet. Bake at
375°F (190°C) for 4 to 6 minutes, or until
toasted.
Set aside.
Melt butter in 10" (25 cm) skillet over medium
heat. Add onion and garlic. Cook and stir 2 to
3 minutes, or until softened. Add spinach. Cook
and stir 30 to 60 seconds, or until warm. Cool
slightly.
lace cream cheese in mixer bowl. Attach bowl
and flat beater to mixer. Turn to Speed 2, mix
about 30 seconds. Add spinach mixture.
Continuing on Speed 2, mix about 30 seconds.
Add red peppers. Continuing on Speed 2, mix
about 30 seconds. Spread spinach mixture on
toasted baguette slices. Top each slice with
about 1 tsp (5 mL) Cheddar cheese. Bake at
375°F (190°C) for 5 to 8 minutes, or until
thoroughly heated and cheese is melted. Serve
warm.
Yield: 12 servings (2 crostini per serving).
er serving: About 141 cal, 6 g protein, 16 g
carb, 6 g fat, 12 mg chol, 324 mg sodium.
Spi ach a d Cheese Crosti i

18
Mushroom-O io Tartlets
Pastry Crusts
oz (120 g) light
cream cheese
3 tbs ( 5 mL) butter
or margarine,
divided
3⁄cup plus 1 tsp
(180 mL) all-
purpose flour
8 oz (250 mL) fresh
mushrooms,
coarsely chopped
1⁄2cup (125 mL)
chopped green
onions
Filli g
1egg
1⁄tsp (1 mL) dried
thyme leaves
1⁄2cup (125 mL)
shredded Swiss
cheese
To make astry Crusts, place cream cheese and
2 tbs (25 mL) butter in mixer bowl. Attach bowl
and flat beater to mixer. Turn to Speed 4 and
beat about 1 minute. Stop and scrape bowl. Add
3⁄4cup (175 mL) flour. Turn to Speed 2 and mix
about 1 minute, or until well blended. Form
mixture into a ball. Wrap in waxed paper and
chill 1 hour. Clean mixer bowl and beater.
To make Filling, melt remaining 1 tbs (5 mL)
butter in 10" (25 cm) skillet over medium heat.
Add mushrooms and onions. Cook and stir until
tender. Remove from heat. Cool slightly.
Divide chilled dough into 24 pieces. ress each
piece into miniature muffin cup (greased, if
desired).
For Filling, place egg, remaining 1 tsp (5 mL)
flour, and thyme in mixer bowl. Attach bowl and
flat beater to mixer. Turn to Speed 6 and beat
about 30 seconds. Stir in cheese and cooled
mushroom mixture. Spoon into pastry-lined
muffin cups. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15 to
20 minutes, or until egg mixture is puffed and
golden brown. Serve warm.
Yield: 12 servings (2 tartlets per serving).
er serving: About 98 cal, 4 g protein, 8 g carb,
6 g fat, 33 mg chol, 83 mg sodium.