Low-Calorie Dessert Recipes

Make shortcakes from on-hand pantry items, drizzle with yummy icing (made from cream cheese, plain yogurt, and fruit preserves), and top with the freshest berries of the season for this delectable dessert.

These deliciously low-sodium cookies (just 4 mg of sodium per treat) will satisfy your chocolate cravings while staying light on calories. We've got the recipe for the chocolate glaze, too.

Toss colorful fruits (filled with antioxidants) in this divine treat you can prep in 25 minutes.

A whipped-light dessert like these souffles make it easy to keep your waistline while still getting your chocolate fix.

A bit of lead time for freezing, five ingredients, and a warm summer day are all you need to enjoy this 113-calorie treat!

One of our most popular desserts, this ice cream dish takes 45 minutes to prep and 4 hours to freeze. It's worth the wait-you'll love the zippy cherry and raspberry flavors in every scoop.

Why reserve this holiday favorite for the holidays? Freeze our version of classic hot cocoa as a year-round treat.

Just a little butter and sea salt goes a long way in this light and easy (and guilt-free) version of one of America's most popular party snacks.

Bananas drizzled with fat-free yogurt and rolled in granola and dried fruit equals a sure-to-please dessert.

Tart and sweet at the same time, these light-as-air meringues include a dusting of cocoa powder and a topping made from mascarpone, fresh berries, and lemon peel.

Enjoy a fizzy sorbet treat made from sparkling fruit juice or champagne plus pitted dark sweet cherries, sugar, and lemon peel.

Angel food cake earned its low-calorie reputation for a reason. Made from egg whites and citrus juices, our version has just 152 calories per serving and no fat or cholesterol.

Drizzle melted dark chocolate over banana slices, then freeze and you're ready to indulge in this potassium-filled treat that's ridiculously delicious.

Inspired by the ultimate summer holiday, these patriotic parfaits feature fresh berries (substitute frozen berries if you're prepping out of season) tossed between layers of vanilla yogurt, almond extract, and whipped dessert topping.

Blend apple juice, honeydew, and kiwis in this thick, satisfying drink. You'll love the taste and the calorie count, too.

How do you make chocolate light enough to make the low-calorie cut? Choose heart-healthy dark chocolate and whip it into a light, fluffy mousse.

Enjoy these 76-calorie chewy tea cookies over a cup of sweet tea. It's a safe bet that you already have all the ingredients in your pantry to make them in a snap.

Delicious cheesecake for just 109 calories? It's possible with these parfaits featuring yummy berries and a zip of orange juice.

Tangy marmalade and fresh fruits top the from-the-oven pastries at the heart of this light dessert. Hungry right now? This treat can be wrapped up in 25 minutes.

Dish up a frozen chocolate treat you can make ahead to enjoy on a whim. For just 151 calories and 6 grams of fat, even a chocoholic can feel guilt-free about indulging.

You'll love this make-it-your way dessert pizza. We suggest quartered strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, or sliced kiwifruit, but you can't go wrong with any fruits on sale right now.

These light-and-crisp cookies can be the (literal) star of your dessert plate. Melted chocolate and almond bits top them off in style.

A trio of melon balls and a few scoops of lemon sorbet cool off under a splash of champagne in this easy-prep classic.

Match sweetness, crunch, and a bit of rhubarb tartness in this quick-prep crisp featuring fresh fruits and rolled oats baked to perfection.

Crumbly from-scratch cobbler and fresh or frozen fruit make for a light treat. Top your creation with frozen yogurt to make the experience last just a bit longer.

Off-the-grill nectarines and light angel food cake make a surprising duo in this low-calorie dessert.

Pile on the fruit! Yummy tarts like this one are literally stuffed to the brim with heart-smart fruits, such as apricots, tart red cherries, and apples. Their natural sweetness means adding sugar is an option, not a requirement.