{"id":407915,"date":"2018-02-27T23:06:32","date_gmt":"2018-02-27T23:06:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/?post_type=collection&p=407915"},"modified":"2025-03-30T22:26:43","modified_gmt":"2025-03-31T03:26:43","slug":"healthy-dessert-recipes","status":"publish","type":"listicle","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/healthy-dessert-recipes\/","title":{"rendered":"23 Desserts You’d Never Guess Are Lightened Up"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Dirt Dessert<\/a><\/h2>\r\nMy mom used to serve this yummy dessert, and I just loved it. It's so fun to eat and a snap to make. Add some gummy worms on top for the kids if you'd like. \u2014Kristi Linton, Bay City, Michigan\r\n\r\n[embed_shop_button shop_btn_text=\"Go to Recipe\" shop_btn_url=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dirt-dessert\/\" \/]\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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\n\t\t\tFrom the Recipe Creator:<\/span>\n\t\t\tI received this recipe from a co-worker who made these heavenly bars for a potluck. Since they combine two favorite flavors—chocolate chip cookies and cheesecake—in one bite, they were a hit with our three grown children. —Jane Nolt, Narvon, Pennsylvania\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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\n\t\t\tFrom the Recipe Creator:<\/span>\n\t\t\tCitrus trees grow abundantly in California, and I'm always looking for new recipes which use the fruit from the orange and lemon trees in my yard. This lemon pound cake is one of my favorites! My mother passed this recipe down to me. \u2014Richard Killeaney, Spring Valley, California\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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\n\t\t\tFrom the Recipe Creator:<\/span>\n\t\t\tCool, smooth and creamy, this pretty pie is a slice of heaven for people with diabetes and anyone who likes an easy yet impressive dessert. The lovely pudding layers feature a yummy combination of vanilla, chocolate and butterscotch. —Doris Morgan, Verona, Mississippi\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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\n\t\t\tFrom the Recipe Creator:<\/span>\n\t\t\tI've been told that this dessert tastes exactly like a lemon meringue pie and that it's the best angel food cake anyone could ask for. I'm not sure about all of that, but it is delightful to serve, and each slice is virtually fat free. —Sharon Kurtz, Emmaus, Pennsylvania\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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\n\t\t\tFrom the Recipe Creator:<\/span>\n\t\t\tCreamy and airy, this gorgeous dessert is the perfect special something for a summer dinner party. I love the mix of smooth strawberry cheesecake and crumbly chocolate crust—and how elegant it looks on the table. —Kathy Berger, Dry Ridge, Kentucky\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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\n\t\t\tFrom the Recipe Creator:<\/span>\n\t\t\tEnd the meal with a flourish with this easy and elegant dessert. A hint of orange lends just enough sweetness to temper the wine's bold taste. —Julianne Schnuck, Milwaukee, Wisconsin\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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\n\t\t\tFrom the Recipe Creator:<\/span>\n\t\t\tFolks have been flipping over this peach upside-down cake for generations. This dessert is very popular with my family and guests. \u2014Terri Kirschner, Carlisle, Indiana\r\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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\n\t\t\tFrom the Recipe Creator:<\/span>\n\t\t\tYou could also use boysenberries, raspberries or strawberries for this delicious dessert. — Rebecca Baird, Salt Lake City, Utah\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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\n\t\t\tFrom the Recipe Creator:<\/span>\n\t\t\tHave the urge to splurge? Try Deborah Protzman's moist and mouthwatering cake. \"No one who's ever eaten a piece can believe it's lower in fat\"—Deborah Protzman, Bloomington, Illinois.\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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\n\t\t\tFrom the Recipe Creator:<\/span>\n\t\t\tSweet cravings, begone: This free-form plum tart is done in only 35 minutes. It's extra awesome when served warm. \u2014Taste Recipes Test Kitchen\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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\n\t\t\tFrom the Recipe Creator:<\/span>\n\t\t\tGuests will always find room for this light, fluffy, mouthwatering mousse. It makes an elegant, refreshing finish for heavier meals\u2014and it\u2019s also a great way to use up any extra eggnog in the fridge. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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\n\t\t\tFrom the Recipe Creator:<\/span>\n\t\t\tFluffy white homemade frosting tops this rich chocolate almond cake. Sliced toasted almonds on top add a little crunch. —Sherri Gentry, Dallas, Oregon\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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\n\t\t\tFrom the Recipe Creator:<\/span>\n\t\t\tThis dessert has a lemony filling sandwiched between two creamy layers and a crunchy crust. What's not to love? Simple changes in the original recipe subtracted a lot of the calories and saturated fat, but left a ton of great lemon flavor and a rich cream cheese layer. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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\n\t\t\tFrom the Recipe Creator:<\/span>\n\t\t\tWe have a family member that has diabetes, so dessert can get tricky. These sweet, nutritious stuffed figs keep us all happy. —Bob Bailey, Columbus, Ohio\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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\n\t\t\tFrom the Recipe Creator:<\/span>\n\t\t\tThis is a great crisp that goes well with any meal, but you can also serve it as a breakfast treat or snack.When it's warm, it can't be beat! —Peter Halferty, Corpus Christi, Texas\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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\n\t\t\tFrom the Recipe Creator:<\/span>\n\t\t\tWhen I baked these moist, fudgy cookies for the first time, my three preschool children went wild over them! But I like them because they're lower in fat and easy to mix and bake. \u2014Maria Groff, Ephrata, Pennsylvania\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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\n\t\t\tFrom the Recipe Creator:<\/span>\n\t\t\tMy family always loves it when I make this wonderful dessert. Old-fashioned strudel was too fattening and time-consuming, so I changed it up a bit. This revised classic is just as good as the original. It's best served warm from the oven. \u2014Joanie Fuson, Indianapolis, Indiana\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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\n\t\t\tFrom the Recipe Creator:<\/span>\n\t\t\tThese little cakes have become a favorite of our guests. They are always surprised that such a chocolaty dessert is so light\u00ad\u2014less than 200 calories apiece! —Kissa Vaughn, Troy, Texas \t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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\n\t\t\tFrom the Recipe Creator:<\/span>\n\t\t\tI love the combination of berries and lemon, and wanted to come up with a light, refreshing and tasty dessert that used them both. —Anna Ginsberg, Austin, Texas.\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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\n\t\t\tFrom the Recipe Creator:<\/span>\n\t\t\tIf you have a 4-in springform pan, this will be your new favorite dessert. The taste of Baileys Irish Cream comes through in every bite of this scaled down cheesecake. It's perfect for splitting with someone special. —Judy Ferril, Shorewood, Minnesota\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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\n\t\t\tFrom the Recipe Creator:<\/span>\n\t\t\tWhen I take this different kind of angel food cake to church bake sales, it goes before I can get it on the table!\u2014Mary Ann Iverson, Woodville, Wisconsin\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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\n\t\t\tFrom the Recipe Creator:<\/span>\n\t\t\tThis creamy, crunchy fudge is packed with walnuts and cranberries to satisfy all who try it. Though it may seem decadent, each little bite is filled with tons of fabulous, guilt-free flavor. \u2014Delia Kennedy, Deer Park, Washington\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n[skyword_tracking]","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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