Healthy Low Calorie Desserts

If you are the kind of person that loves dessert but don't want to feel guilty about eating a lot of calories or if you are trying to lose weight but don't know any recipes that are healthy.

Here are two quick recipes that you can try. The fruit parfait is only 109 calories and the chocolate sandwich 151 calories.

Pineapple-Raspberry Parfaits

(Makes 4 servings)

Ingredients

• 2 8-ounce containers (2 cups) nonfat peach yogurt
  
• 1/2 pint fresh raspberries, (about 1 1/4 cups)
  
• 1 1/2 cups fresh, frozen or canned pineapple chunks

Preparation

1. Divide and layer yogurt, raspberries and pineapple into 4 glasses.

If you are a chocolate lover you can try the following recipe:

Grilled Dark Chocolate Sandwich

(Makes 8 servings)

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup fat-free evaporated milk
  
• 3 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
  
• 1 1/2 tablespoons butter, softened
  
• 8 slices thin whole-wheat or white sandwich bread
  
• 3 tablespoons bittersweet or semisweet chocolate chips
  
• 2 tablespoons chopped toasted hazelnuts, (optional)

Preparation

1. Heat evaporated milk just until boiling. Add chocolate, let stand for 1 minute, then whisk until smooth. Let cool slightly.
   
2. Spread butter on one side of each slice of bread. Divide the chocolate mixture on the unbuttered side of 4 slices, leaving a little border. Press chocolate chips and nuts, if using, into the chocolate. Cover with the remaining slices of bread, buttered-side up, and press lightly.
   
3. Cook the sandwiches in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat for 1 to 2 minutes. Turn over, press with a spatula, and cook until nicely browned and the chocolate is barely melted, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Serve warm.

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The Sweet Taste of Passion Fruit

Are you looking for an easy and tasty dessert?

One of my favorite desserts is the Brazilian Mousse de Maracuja (Passion Fruit Mousse).

It is really simple and easy to make. It will take you only a couple of minutes to prepare it, but it will sure make a big impression on your family and friends.

Here is what you need:

• 1 can of condensed milk
  
• 2 cans of table cream (This can by found in Latin or Ethnic supermarkets. Please note that this is not the same as half and half or heavy cream.)
  
• 1 can of passion fruit juice (use the condensed milk can to measure the juice)

Mix all the ingredients in a blender, pour the mixture in a glass container or in separate glass containers, and chill until ready to serve.

Enjoy the dessert!!!