Low-Calorie Dessert Recipes (Slide 3)

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Red Chile-Spiked Chocolate Mousse

The idea of chile with chocolate still surprises most people, but the duo pairs beautifully in many chocolate desserts. In this silky, luxurious mousse the chile adds a light but bright accent.

Recipe: Red Chile-Spiked Chocolate Mousse

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Dark Fudgy Brownies

We like to use chocolate with 60-72% cacao content in these rich, fudgelike brownies, as it imparts …View slide

Individual Cherry-Blueberry…

Easy as can be, these layered cherry-blueberry trifles are a simple make-ahead dessert. We like to u…View slide

Red Chile-Spiked Chocolate …

The idea of chile with chocolate still surprises most people, but the duo pairs beautifully in many …View slide

Cranberry-Orange Fruit Bars

These sweet-tart cranberry-orange bars are a great addition to a holiday cookie tray or cool weather…View slide

Squash Pie

Try this custard pie with buttercup squash, a sweet, orange-fleshed variety that bakes up luscious, …View slide

Chocolate-Dipped Gingersnaps

A sprinkling of crystallized ginger and dried cranberries makes these easy, chocolate-dipped gingers…View slide

Lemon Poppy-Seed Cake

We love that Bundt cakes don't demand frosting—just let a sweet lemon glaze run over the poppy-see…View slide

Toasted Almond-Coconut Meri…

Perfect meringues depend on totally yolk-free whites. The seemingly fussy step of separating each eg…View slide

Vanilla-Pomegranate Parfaits

Rich, creamy, vanilla bean-flecked pudding tempers the tart-sweet pomegranate compote. Pick out smal…View slide

Apricot-Bulgur Pudding Cake…

Don't be put off by “bulgur” and “cake” in the same title. (Think rice pudding but with bulg…View slide

Brown Sugar & Toasted Almon…

In a world of designer ice creams, sometimes the simplest can be the best. The full-bodied flavors o…View slide

Flourless Honey-Almond Cake

Honey and almonds flavor this simple (and gluten-free) cake. It's lovely for afternoon tea or a spri…View slide

Dried Fruit Compote with Gr…

When the selection of fruit in the winter is lacking, poaching shelf-stable dried fruit in lemon-inf…View slide

Caramel Cream Cheese Custar…

Every panaderia (bakery) in Puerto Rico has many flavors of flan, from vanilla to guava. Reduced-fat…View slide

Caramelized Pear Bread Pudding

Sweet caramelized pears are the highlight of this comforting, custardy, raisin-studded bread pudding…View slide

Frozen Pumpkin Mousse Pie

While pumpkin pie deserves respect as a Thanksgiving icon, it's fun to shake up tradition. Surprise …View slide

Glazed Chocolate-Pumpkin Bu…

You don't have to have pumpkin pie to still enjoy pumpkin and spice in a Thanksgiving dessert. This …View slide

Apricot-Almond Clafouti

Originally from the Limousin region of France, clafouti is sort of a cross between a flan and a frui…View slide

Wheat Berry Pudding

Here, wheat berries are cooked with maple-sweetened, spiced milk to make a homey pudding. Try it for…View slide

Chocolate-Fudge Pudding Cake

When you have a craving for a comforting dessert, try this pudding cake, which forms its own rich-ta…View slide

Citrus-Kissed Honey Buttons

These citrus-flavored sugar cookies are a lovely addition to any holiday cookie platter.…View slide

Italian Hazelnut Cookies

These crispy cookies are made with Piedmontese staples—hazelnuts and eggs—and called Brutti Ma B…View slide

Swirled Cheesecake Brownies

Made with whole-wheat flour, these decadent-tasting brownies have a beautiful marbled cheesecake top…View slide

Blueberries with Lemon Cream

Blending vanilla yogurt and reduced-fat cream cheese creates a topping that's as virtuous as it is d…View slide

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