Our Best Desserts Under 200 Calories

Treat yourself to low-calorie desserts that taste like pure indulgence.

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Banana Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

I make these banana bars with cream cheese frosting whenever I have ripe bananas on hand, then store them in the freezer to share later. With creamy frosting and big banana flavor, this treat is a real crowd-pleaser. —Debbie Knight, Marion, Iowa

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Raspberry Mousse

Total Time 25 min
Servings 4 servings
From the Recipe Creator: This creamy, smooth raspberry mousse recipe from our Test Kitchen is a refreshing finale to any summer meal. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
3/24

Chocolate-Covered Strawberries

Total Time 20 min
Servings about 9 strawberries
From the Recipe Creator: A bumper crop of berries turned into a real treat when I dipped them in chocolate! I like to make these chocolate-covered strawberries before dinner and put them in the fridge, so they're ready when we're finished eating. My family can't get enough of these chocolate strawberries. —Valerie Gee, Depew, New York
4/24

Mango Getaway Bars

Total Time 50 min
Servings 3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: I’ve always enjoyed the flavor of mango, so I created this recipe to feature the sweet tropical fruit. —Patricia Harmon, Baden, Pennsylvania
5/24

Cheesecake Berry Parfaits

Total Time 15 min
Servings 2 parfaits
From the Recipe Creator: The summer berry season is a real treat. This is an easy way to enjoy berries with cheesecake, which is a refreshing change from traditional pudding and fruit parfaits. —Patricia Schroedl, Jefferson, Wisconsin
6/24

Winter Fruit with Prosecco Sabayon

Total Time 25 min
Servings 6 servings (3/4 cup sauce)
From the Recipe Creator: This recipe is special to me because it allows me to treat my dinner guests to a special, unusual dessert. The bright, vivid colors are perfect for the holidays. Omit the Prosecco when serving to children. —Jerry Gulley, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin
7/24

Dark Chocolate Espresso Tapioca Pudding

Total Time 35 min
Servings 12 servings
From the Recipe Creator: I’ve been experimenting with espresso powder in different dishes. I really enjoy this chocolate tapioca pudding, and I hope you do, too! —Shelly Bevington, Hermiston, Oregon
8/24

Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

Total Time 25 min
Servings 5-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: Everyone who has tried these cookies says they're the best they've ever eaten. I'm sure the addition of pudding mix makes all the difference.
9/24

Frosty Watermelon Ice

Total Time 20 min
Servings 4 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Here's a fun twist on watermelon. It's so refreshing on a summer day, and you don't have to worry about seeds while you're enjoying it. —Kaaren Jurack, Manassas, Virginia
10/24

Easy Apple Crisp

Total Time 1 hour 10 min
Servings 16 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Here’s an easy apple crisp! This is a delicious dessert perfect for young cooks to prepare. It’s super simple to make since there’s no crust—just a crumbly topping. Plus, with apples and oats, it’s a wholesome treat. —Sheri Hatten, Devil’s Lake, North Dakota
11/24

Blackberry Daiquiri Sherbet

Total Time 15 min
Servings 1-1/4 quarts
From the Recipe Creator: When I decided to try making sherbet, which is one of my favorites, blackberries were in season in my mom's garden. I love the flavor of daiquiris, and lime and rum blend with the juicy blackberries! —Shelly L. Bevington, Hermiston, Oregon
12/24

Cranberry Cake Roll

Total Time 1 hour 5 min
Servings 12 servings
From the Recipe Creator: This low-fat angel food cake roll is a guilt-free indulgence, which is much-appreciated during the Christmas season. —Paige Kowolewski, Topton, Pennsylvania
13/24

Sour Cream Drops

Total Time 30 min
Servings 2-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: My mother is an excellent baker, and this is her recipe. Whether Mom makes these cookies or I do, they always disappear quickly. Friends rave about them and often ask me to bring them to get-togethers. My young children enjoy all kinds of cookies, but these are their favorites. —Tracy Betzler, Reston, Virginia
14/24

Chunky Banana Cream Freeze

Total Time 15 min
Servings 6 servings (3 cups)
From the Recipe Creator: Everyone loves ice cream, but we all know it doesn't make a great after-school snack. Until this! With its sweet banana-almond flavor and chunky texture, this appealing banana peanut butter "ice cream" is a crowd-pleaser. People who ask me for the recipe can't believe how easy it is to make. —Kristen Bloom, Okinawa, Japan
15/24

Best Angel Food Cake

Total Time 50 min
Servings 16 servings
From the Recipe Creator: For our daughter’s wedding, a friend made this lovely, angel food cake from a recipe she’s used for decades. It really is one of the best angel food cake recipes I’ve found. Serve slices plain or dress them up with fresh fruit. —Marilyn Niemeyer, Doon, Iowa
16/24

Hazelnut Almond Biscotti

Total Time 1 hour
Servings about 2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: Pour a cup of coffee and indulge! Crisp, crunchy biscotti cookies are perfect for dunking. Hazelnuts and almonds make my favorite version even better. —Johnna Johnson, Scottsdale, Arizona
17/24

Spiced Tea Poached Pears

Total Time 1 hour
Servings 12 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Pears are among my favorite fall fruits. This lovely dessert makes them especially spectacular. Easy elegance at its best—and that’s important around the holidays. —Peter Halferty, Corpus Christi, Texas
18/24

Almond-Pecan Date Truffles

Total Time 20 min
Servings 1-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: My daughter and I came across a date candy recipe when she was learning about ancient Egypt. We changed some of the spices and nuts to suit our taste. My dad was a beekeeper and Mom always made a coconut date ball for Christmas. The truffles remind me of past Christmases and are ideal for something quick yet festive on a holiday tray. —Lori Daniels, Beverly, West Virginia
19/24

Mango Glace with Pineapple Pomegranate Salsa

Total Time 45 min
Servings 1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: I'd like to say this dish was a brilliant idea that came from expert planning. But the truth is that between the quickly ripening fruit on my counter and the 100-degree heat, it pretty much invented itself! Very ripe fruit eliminates the need for added sugar. —Jodi Taffel, Altadena, California
20/24

Honey Walnut Delights

Total Time 40 min
Servings about 8 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: Even after being frozen, these no-fail cookies stay moist and taste freshly baked. They are among my best holiday giveaway treats and are so easy to make. If you prefer, you can use other nut varieties, such as pecans or almonds. —Jessica Clemens, Wimbledon, North Dakota
21/24

Very Blueberry Clafouti

Total Time 40 min
Servings 8 servings
From the Recipe Creator: This blueberry clafouti is somewhere between a fruit-filled pancake and a fruity egg custard. Wrong season for fresh berries? Use frozen berries thawed in a colander and discard the juice. —Ken Hulme, Venice, Florida
22/24

Fruit & Almond Bites

Total Time 40 min
Servings about 4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: With big handfuls of dried apricots and cherries, almonds and pistachios, we make dozens of no-bake treats you can take anywhere. —Donna Pochoday-Stelmach, Morristown, New Jersey
23/24

Frozen Watermelon Lemon Cream Tarts

Total Time 20 min
Servings 8 servings
From the Recipe Creator: These fruit tarts are so refreshing on a hot summer day! They are extremely healthy and convenient, and just a few ingredients means they're easy to make, too. —Bethany DiCarlo, Harleysville, Pennsylvania
24/24

Pineapple Pudding Cake

Total Time 40 min
Servings 20 servings
From the Recipe Creator: My mother used to love making this easy pineapple sunshine cake in the summertime. It’s so cool and refreshing that it never lasts very long! —Kathleen Worden, North Andover, Massachusetts