Low-Fat Dessert Recipes

Classic chocolate chip cookies get a fall update by mixing in pumpkin puree and pumpkin spice. Not only are these pumpkin cookies even more flavorful than regular chocolate chip cookies, they're also oh-so-soft and cake-like. Use chocolate chunks for big gooey bites of chocolate or opt for mini chocolate chips to ensure a bit of chocolate in each bite.

Planning any parties for fall? Don't overlook this custard recipe--it's easy to assemble and will have your guests doling out the compliments! They'll love how the creamy pumpkin custard contrasts with the crunchy walnut, brown sugar and oat topping.

This pumpkin dessert recipe is perfect for fall entertaining. Your guests will love the creamy pumpkin custard and be pleasantly surprised by the sweet orange-flavored raisins in each bite.

Dried apricots give plain vanilla yogurt a tart-sweet boost of flavor, plus potassium and fiber.

Instant white chocolate pudding and fresh berries make these frozen popsicle snacks quick and easy to prepare.

Pavlova is a dessert with a crispy meringue crust and a light filling. This eye-catching version features a lower-sugar meringue base, a creamy blend of low-fat yogurt cheese and a fresh mango puree, all topped with tropical fruit pieces.

It's hard to imagine a classic buttery sugar cookie without the butter, but trust us, it's possible. Here, we use coconut oil instead of butter for dairy-free eggless cut-out cookies that taste delicious and are fun to make and eat. Decorate with a citrus glaze colored with a little food dye, sprinkles and/or sanding sugar as you wish.

Coconut oil stands in for butter in this dairy-free, eggless cookie recipe for completely mouthwatering gingerbread cut-outs. Decorate cookies with a simple vegan icing or sanding sugar.

These lightened-up ghostly cookies are scary cute! Serve them as is for a fun Halloween treat, or use them to top a spooky Halloween cake. When making meringues, make sure that your bowl and beaters are clean and that there is not a trace of yolk in the egg white; the smallest amount of fat will prevent the egg whites from forming meringue. Depending on the humidity in your kitchen, the baking time might vary considerably. Check to make sure your cookies are crisp throughout before removing them from the oven.

These 20-minute sweet and savory dessert pizzas are great for barbeques since you'll already be using the grill. Grilled rosemary- and olive oil-flavored flatbreads are spread with an apricot-cream cheese blend, and then topped with fresh fruit, almonds and mint.

This low-calorie tea cake gets its festive flavor from molasses, cinnamon, ginger and ground cloves. Serve it for dessert at the holidays.

Roasting plums concentrates their flavor and allows the added spices in this recipe to really penetrate the fruit. If you prefer, you can omit the sour cream topper and serve this dessert with vanilla frozen yogurt instead.

A warm cherry, raspberry and cranberry compote--with a savory hint of rosemary-- makes a tasty topper for the tangy, thick yogurt in this sophisticated, low-fat dessert.

You're probably used to eating mangoes raw, but if you've never eaten them roasted, this mango dessert is one to try. A simple topping of coconut, orange peel and crystallized ginger creates a spicy, almost candylike coating which contrasts nicely with the smooth, sweet roasted fruit.

Sit back and enjoy a serving of this fruity, tropical-inspired dessert. With only 97 calories, 17 grams of carbs and 2 grams of fat per serving, this double-mango mousse will fit deliciously into most diabetic meal plans.

Store-bought gingersnap cookies serve as crusts for these scrumptious, low-calorie, lemon mousse bites.

Cold wind whipping outside? Grab a blanket and snuggle up with a serving of this warm fruit compote. The mixed fruit is slow-cooked with fresh ginger and served with toasted, flaked coconut making it the perfect after-dinner treat on cold night.

Zabaglione is a rich Italian dessert custard made with eggs, sugar and sweet Italian Marsala wine. This recipe uses low-fat dairy products to keep the calories and fat down.

In this dessert recipe, cupcake-sized angel cakes are split and filled with either lemon or raspberry cream fillings. Topped with fresh fruit and a dusting of powdered sugar, these fancy tea cakes are so beautiful, nobody will believe you made them yourself!

Grilling fruit caramelizes the natural sugars and concentrates the flavors. Served with a balsamic syrup and crushed gingersnaps, this warm, 20-minute peach dessert recipe offers an incredible combination of flavor and texture in each bite.