Low-Fat Fruit Dessert Recipes

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.

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.

You won't find marshmallows in this ambrosia salad--just mango, grapefruit and pineapple chunks sprinkled with flaked coconut and pomegranate seeds, mixed in a creamy orange dressing. This sweet and tropical treat is the perfect way to end any meal.

Oranges, kiwi, mango and blueberries add vibrant color and fruity flavor to this 25-minute dessert.

Phylllo-filled fruit triangles dipped in an orange- and honey-flavored, yogurt-based sauce--this dessert takes only 40 minutes to prepare.

Top Greek yogurt with fresh raspberries and a crushed gingersnap cookie and you've got an easy dessert-for-one, ready in just 5 minutes.

Ready in just 10 minutes, these figs in an orange-cinnamon sauce are a refreshing treat.

There's nothing better than the scent of cinnamon, nutmeg and apples cooking on the stove. This recipe is a great side dish, but also works as a dessert option. It's ready in just 20 minutes!

Hydrating with popsicles? Our 5-year-old selves approve. These quick vegan ice pops are blended with fresh summer fruit for a grown-up version of the season's ice cream truck classics.

Cutting naturally red and white fruits into star shapes to pair on skewers with blueberries makes a fun, patriotic fruit dessert you can feel good about eating and serving to your kids. This red, white and blue fruit "salad" will be a hit at summer barbecues, especially for the Fourth of July.

Sweet and juicy oranges and strawberries are topped with a light almond syrup in this unique twist on dessert.

Looking for something fun to make for your next barbeque? These Jiggly Fruit Blocks will delight both adults and children. Plus, they're a sneaky way to get in a serving of fruit!

Tender pears are topped with a delicious lemony-ginger sauce in this easy-to-make dessert.

This refreshing gelatin dessert combines fresh blackberries or blueberries with strawberries and fruity juice. It's also a nice summer snack.

Applesauce, cottage cheese, and honey make this delightful sauce to serve with fruit. Any seasonal fruits are delicious with this recipe.

Sweet pears are baked with dried fruit, nuts, and maple syrup, then served with hot cooked cereal for a delicious treat.

Strawberries are marinated in a sweet balsamic vinegar and mint sauce to make a perfectly refreshing topper for frozen yogurt.

The make-ahead brown sugar topping can be chilled until baking time. Serve this dessert warm and top it with dollops of fat-free ice cream.