Healthy 15-Minute Fruit Dessert Recipes and Tips

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Strawberries Dipped in Chocolate

A quick and healthy way to satisfy your chocolate craving.

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Tropical Fruits with Pistachios & Coconut

Luscious tropical fruit topped with creamy coconut milk and crunchy pistachios is a simple yet delicious dessert.

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Strawberry-Raspberry Sundaes

Nothing says summer like fresh berries. Try this simple sundae sauce over frozen yogurt for a scrumptious summertime treat.

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Citrus-Infused Strawberries

A touch of lemon juice and Grand Marnier add zippy citrus notes to fresh strawberries. Serve with a dollop of lightly sweetened whipped cream.

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Gingersnap-Banana Frozen Yogurt

Stir chopped gingersnaps, sliced bananas and toasted pecans into softened vanilla frozen yogurt for a quick, crowd-pleasing dessert.

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Quick Mixed Berry Topping

Frozen mixed berries become an almost instant fruit topping in the microwave. Serve over angel food cake or Greek-style yogurt.

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Rhubarb-Vanilla Compote

Vanilla and cinnamon add subtle flavor to this quick rhubarb compote. Serve warm or cold, wrapped in crepes or over ice cream.

» Rhubarb-Vanilla Compote

Sweet treats that will boost your antioxidants.

Longing for a sweet after-dinner treat but don’t have hours to spend on a complicated layer cake? These light desserts are not only a quick way to satisfy your sweet tooth—they can be prepared in 15 minutes or less—but they are also a delicious way to get antioxidant-rich fruit into your diet.

Consider filling store-bought crepes with a quick fruit compote or using that same compote to top vanilla ice cream. Don’t want to cook? Quick frozen yogurts are only minutes away. Or simply toss fresh berries with a little bit of sugar and citrus zest for a luscious treat. So go ahead and have dessert—these quick recipes will make you feel good about doing having a sweet after-dinner treat.

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Healthy 15-Minute Fruit Dessert Recipes

Almond Cream with Strawberries

A dollop of lightly sweetened ricotta over fresh berries...

Caramelized Bananas

The bananas have to get in and out of the pan in 1 1/2...

Chocolate & Banana

Satisfy that chocolate craving with a drizzle of melted...

Citrus-Infused Strawberries

A touch of lemon juice and Grand Marnier add zippy citrus...

Fast Strawberry Frozen Yogurt

Though we use strawberries here, you can use whatever...

Gingersnap-Banana Frozen Yogurt

Stir chopped gingersnaps, sliced bananas and toasted pecans...

Instant Peach Frozen Yogurt

Frozen peaches turn into nearly instant frozen yogurt in...

This simple but elegant dessert brings a taste of the...

Marsala-Poached Figs over Ricotta

Vanilla-infused ricotta cheese is the perfect foil for...

Mixed Berry Sundaes

A melding of your favorite summer berries top scoops of...

Orange Slices with Warm Raspberries

Warming the berries enhances their flavor and makes a...

Pineapple-Raspberry Parfaits

You won't mind serving dessert on a busy weeknight...

Prunes Steeped in Tea

Prunes steeped in tea and lemon make a quick and healthy...

Quick Mixed Berry Topping

Frozen mixed berries become an almost instant fruit topping...

Raspberry Sorbet with Sliced Kiwis

Fresh kiwi slices and toasted coconut turns raspberry...

Rhubarb-Vanilla Compote

Vanilla and cinnamon add subtle flavor to this quick...

Strawberry Bruschetta

Astoundingly good for minimal effort, this makes an...

Stewed Rhubarb with Orange

Tart rhubarb and sweet marmalade marry perfectly in this...

Strawberries with Sour Cream & Brown Sugar

Dessert doesn't get any simpler than strawberries...

Strawberries Dipped in Chocolate

A quick and healthy way to satisfy your chocolate craving.

Strawberry-Orange Compote with Cardamom Syrup

Try pouring this cardamom-infused simple syrup poured over...

Strawberry-Raspberry Sundaes

Nothing says summer like fresh berries. Try this simple...

Summer Blackberries

Orange and lemon juices add a citrusy punch to summer'...

Tropical Fruits with Pistachios & Coconut

Luscious tropical fruit topped with creamy coconut milk and...

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