Low Calorie, High Summer Desserts

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Low Calorie, High Summer Desserts

You can have your cake (and eat it too!) with a host of sweet recipes that clock in under 200 calories.

Lemon-Blueberry Twist Pops

The fun, lively swirls look almost too good to eat in this frozen treat.

Serves 6 | Hands-On Time: 10m | Total Time: 3hr 10m

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Drain the can of blueberries, reserving the juice. Set aside 1/3 cup of the blueberries. In a blender, puree the remaining berries and 1 tablespoon of the juice until smooth. Fold in the reserved berries.

  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the yogurt and milk. In pop molds or paper cups, alternately layer 2 rounded tablespoons of the yogurt mixture and 1 tablespoon of the blueberry mixture. Swirl with a knife.

  3. Cover and freeze until firm, 3 hours.

By Maureen Callahan , August, 2004

Melon With Sparkling Wine

Brighten up this bubbly dessert with a sprinkling of fresh basil leaves.

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Raspberry Ice

Serve this icy treat with a dollop of whipped cream and fresh raspberries.

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Tart Lime Pops

The distinctive flavors of pear and lime shine in this tangy frozen dessert.

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Raspberry Powder Puffs

For a dessert that’s as beautiful as it is delicious, finish these delicate sandwich cookies with a dusting of confectioners’ sugar.

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Grapefruit-Campari Compote

Campari, a classic after-dinner liqueur, gives this fruity dessert an extra punch.

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Coconut Lime-Curd Bars

This tropical hand-held treat gets a boost of citrus flavor from fresh lime zest.

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Grapefruit Salad With Vanilla

Splurging on real vanilla bean gives this colorful dessert intense flavor and a lovely speckled appearance.

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Fresh Strawberry Shake

Blend strawberries, milk, and ice cream to satisfy your sweet tooth in less than five minutes.

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Sliced Oranges and Pears With Mint Sugar

Combine sugar with finely minced mint leaves to give a simple fruit salad a refreshing upgrade.

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