Rarely a night goes by that I don’t find myself searching the kitchen for a little something sweet after dinner. However, there’s nothing worse than getting into bed feeling like I’ve just consumed a dessert bomb—the older I get, the harder it is to get a good night’s sleep after I’ve had a lot of sugar. Thankfully, there are plenty of light desserts to choose from that satisfy my sweet tooth without weighing me down.
Many of these light desserts are fruit-based, and most of them skip the heavy cream for lighter dairy options.
That said, if you’re someone who loves a cake or a pie, we’ve got you covered with plenty of weighs to indulge, guilt-free.
While most of us tend to go for light desserts during the hot summer months—think popsicles, sorbet, and granita—these recipes will work beautifully all year long. Sometimes you just need something on the refreshing side, no matter the season. Be sure to bookmark these tasty treats, because each and every one of them is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser, even if the crowd in question is simply you and a good book.
Read on for 17 delicious light desserts.
I can’t get enough of this tropical and grown-up take on the Otter Pops of my youth! And you’ll be glad to know they’re as easy to whip up as they are delish.
Diet or no, it doesn’t get much better than this sumptuous pumpkin cheesecake. Best part? It’s raw, vegan, and gluten-free, so those with dietary restrictions can also indulge.
