Low-fat desserts

From sorbets and jellies to rice pudding and brownies (yes, really), all of these tasty desserts are low in fat and saturates – great if you fancy a lighter sweet treat!

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Caipirinha sorbet

Frozen dessert recipes

Caipirinha sorbet

Bring on the wow factor and add a touch of glamour to your dinner party...

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Blueberry yogurt brûlée

Low-fat desserts

Blueberry yogurt brûlée

This is a healthier take on crème brûlee which, because of the high cream content,...

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Peach melba smoothie lollies

Frozen dessert recipes

Peach melba smoothie lollies

Create these gorgeous peach melba smoothie lollies and enjoy on a hot summers day while...

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5-minute chocolate banana split

Quick pudding recipes in under 20 minutes

5-minute chocolate banana split

We’ve put a healthy spin on a banana split by swapping ice cream for frozen...

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Mango sorbet

Mango dessert recipes

Mango sorbet

Fancy something fruity after dinner? This mango sorbet is a refreshing dessert that will get...

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Raspberry sorbet

Frozen dessert recipes

Raspberry sorbet

Try your hand at this zingy sorbet using just three ingredients. It’s that easy!

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Blackberry sorbet

Frozen dessert recipes

Blackberry sorbet

If you haven’t already fallen in love with the gorgeous purple hues of this blackberry...

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Watermelon, vodka and herb granita

Make-ahead summer dessert recipes

Watermelon, vodka and herb granita

Granitas are similar to sorbets. The right ratio of water to sugar is what gives...

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Thyme-scented strawberry and ricotta pancakes

Strawberry recipes

Thyme-scented strawberry and ricotta pancakes

Try these light little pancakes warm with a dollop of cream or honey as a...

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Banana and cardamom ‘ice cream’

Low-fat desserts

Banana and cardamom ‘ice cream’

You won’t believe this sweet, creamy ‘ice cream’ is just made from bananas. Perfect for...

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Maple and rum baked bananas with toasted hazelnuts and pistachios

April seasonal food

Maple and rum baked bananas with toasted hazelnuts...

Bananas become soft and caramelised when baked in foil – add rum, maple syrup and...

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Mango and lime sorbet

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Mango and lime sorbet

For a an easy, light dinner party dessert try this zesty lime and mango sorbet....

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Grilled peach sorbet

Peach recipes

Grilled peach sorbet

Theodore Kyriakou knows all about great sorbets, as can be seen in this recipe. This...

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White peach, rose and elderflower jelly

Make-ahead dessert recipes

White peach, rose and elderflower jelly

Elegant, individual jellies made with rosé wine, white peaches and elderflower cordial are a wonderfully...

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Healthier rice pudding

English recipes

Healthier rice pudding

Properly creamy, sink-your-spoon-in rice pudding is a wondrous thing. We’ve gone heavy on the comfort...

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Apple, calvados and rosemary jelly

Low-fat desserts

Apple, calvados and rosemary jelly

An autumnal jelly recipe that is well worth the wait, packed with sweet-sharp apples, aromatic...

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Iced red berry soufflés

Low-fat desserts

Iced red berry soufflés

Michel Roux Jr’s refreshing frozen berry soufflés are the perfect summer dinner party dessert.

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Bean torta with walnuts and lemon

Low-fat desserts

Bean torta with walnuts and lemon

This torta recipe is made with cornmeal instead of regular flour, making it surprisingly moist...

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Healthier chocolate brownies

Brownie recipes

Healthier chocolate brownies

Our healthier chocolate brownies are lower in calories and fat than a traditional recipe. Discover...

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Boozy fruit parcels

Brilliant blackberry recipes

Boozy fruit parcels

This fruit parcel recipe works well with any in-season fruits. We recommend using a mixture...

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Healthier pannacotta

Make-ahead dessert recipes

Healthier pannacotta

We’ve used Greek yogurt to make a low-calorie, low-fat version of this much-loved Italian dessert...

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Healthier sticky gingerbread

Low-fat desserts

Healthier sticky gingerbread

Our slimline sticky gingerbread recipe still has all the sublime stickiness of the full-fat favourite.

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Figs, red wine and fruit jelly

Fig recipes

Figs, red wine and fruit jelly

Nigel Slater’s recipe is so simple, yet full of flavour – it’s the perfect quick...

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Strawberry daiquiri sorbet

Frozen dessert recipes

Strawberry daiquiri sorbet

This zingy strawberry daiquiri sorbet recipe is fantastically refreshing – serve after dinner or between...

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