INGREDIENTS

   *2 c. nonfat buttermilk
   *1 1/2 c. strawberry jam

DIRECTIONS

• Mix buttermilk with strawberry jam and pour it into a freezer-proof pan. Leave it in the freezer until firm.
• In a chilled mixer bowl, place the chopped pieces of the frozen mixture. Mix it up using an electric mixer until it becomes fluffy. Put it back into the freezer pan until firm.
• If preferred, you can use an ice cream freezer, following the instructions set by the manufacturer.

INGREDIENTS

   Filling:
   *1 1/2 quarts nonfat or low-fat vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt, softened
   *1/4 cup brandy
   *1/4 cup coarsely ground gingersnaps
   *1 1/2 teaspoons minced crystallized ginger

   Crust:
   *2 large egg whites
   *1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
   *3 tablespoons sugar
   *1 3/4 cups coarse gingersnap crumbs (about 6 oz.)
   *2 tablespoons minced crystallized ginger

DIRECTIONS

• For the crust, use a mixer to beat the egg whites and cream of tartar at high speed. Once the mixture is foamy, add the sugar by one-third at a time. Beat for about 45 seconds after each addition.
• Fold the cookies gently into the egg whites along with ginger. Drop the cookie mixture by small spoonfulls at the bottom and sides of a 9-inch greased pie pan.
• Use a spoon to pat the crust gently to cover the bottom and sides evenly extending up to the top of the rim.
• Place it into the oven to bake at 350 degrees F for about 20 minutes or until slightly browned and dry. Use a metal spatula to loosen the cookie crust off the sides of the pan then underneath the crust to loosen the bottom as well.
• Let the pie cook thoroughly in the pan and set it into the freezer for a minimum of 10 minutes. Fill the crust or keep it in the freezer airtight for about 2 weeks.
• For the filling, set the ice  cream in a bowl and mix in the brandy. Ladle the ice cream evenly into the crust and swirl the top. Sprinkle it with mixed gingersnaps and ginger before setting the pie in the freezer, uncovered. Leave for about 2 ½ hours. 

INGREDIENTS

   *1 cup fruit of choice (strawberries, cherries, peaches, etc)
   *1 medium banana
   *1 cup nonfat vanilla yogurt
   *1 cup canned crushed pineapple in juice

DIRECTIONS

• Slice the fruits into bite-size pieces, if needed. Put all the ingredients in a food processor, mixing them well until smooth.
• Put a non-metallic pan in the freezer until it firms. Take the mixture off the pan and beat to a creamy texture.
• You can also choose to prepare this using an ice cream maker and follow the manufacturer’s instruction for the procedure.

INGREDIENTS

   *1/2 cup tub style nonfree cream cheese, softened
   *2 Tbsp. powdered sugar
   *1 Tbsp. low fat milk
   *1/4 tsp. almond extract
   *1/2 cantaloupe, peeled, seeded, and cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices
   *1 cup blackberries
   *4 tsp. sliced almonds, toasted

DIRECTIONS

• Use a mixer to combine cream cheese with powdered sugar, almond extract and milk. Blend well until smooth.
• Put the cantaloupe and berries onto dessert plates and set the cream on top.

“Get yourself a healthy treat with something spicy, right at your own home!”

INGREDIENTS

2-3 Tbsp honey
2 tsp chopped fresh ginger
1 egg, separated
Pinch of salt
Pinch of cream of tartar
2 Tbsp sugar
2 cups unflavored yogurt
2 medium mangos

DIRECTIONS

• Peel, pit and chop fruit.
• Puree with honey and ginger in blender or food processor.
• Bring puree to boil in small saucepan.
• Gradually whisk in beaten egg yolk, than set aside to cool.
• Beat egg whites with salt and cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
• Gradually beat in sugar until stiff peaks form.
• Stir yogurt into mango mixture then fold in egg whites.
• Spoon into a shallow metal pan and freeze until firm, stirring occasionally.
• Note: This recipe uses mango with a touch of spice.

“Enjoy this delightful and fun to make fruity dessert with your kids!”

INGREDIENTS

1 ripe honeydew melon
2 ripe bananas
2 pints ripe strawberries
1/4 cup honey or sugar

DIRECTIONS

• Peel, seed, and cut fruit into chunks.
• Put fruit and honey or sugar in blender in small batches and puree.
• Ladle the puree into Popsicle molds and freeze for at least 4 hours or until frozen.
• Puree can be frozen in plastic ice cube trays.
• Poke Popsicle sticks into place when the pops are almost frozen so that the sticks will stay upright.

“This is a superb salad dessert with a fruity twist yet it does a healthy treat!”

INGREDIENTS

1 can (20 ounce) pineapple chunks, drained
1/2 pound grapes, seedless, red or green
2 bananas
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 3/4 cups nonfat milk
1 package (3 1/2 ounce) fat-free, instant pudding mix

DIRECTIONS

• Combine fruit in a medium bowl.
• Pour milk over fruit.
• Sprinkle in the pudding mix while slowly stirring the fruit mixture.
• Let the mixture stand for 5 minutes and serve.

“Have fun while making this nutritious dessert right at your own home!”

INGREDIENTS

2 cups non-fat light vanilla or plain yogurt
1 small can (6 ounces) frozen orange juice concentrate
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS

• Blend ingredients until smooth.
• Pour into individual paper cups or molds and freeze.
• Insert popsicle sticks (if desired) when mixture is slightly frozen.

“Have fun with this delightful dessert which will melt in your mouth plus a healthy treat – fat free.”

INGREDIENTS

4 cups sugar
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1 1/2 cups non-fat milk
3/4 cup cocoa powder
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract (variations: rum or almond extract or maple flavoring)

DIRECTIONS

• Combine sugar, corn syrup, milk and cocoa powder in a 4-quart saucepan and heat until sugar dissolves.
• Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and boil until a soft ball forms when tested in cold water.
• Remove from heat; stir in butter, vanilla and salt.
• Cool to lukewarm temperature.
• Beat on high until mixture begins to stiffen with an electric mixer.
• Spoon into a 9 x 13 pan sprayed with cooking spray and let harden.
• Cut into squares (about 80 pieces).

“This healthy dessert uses a unique set of fruits which truly gives an appetizing outcome!”

INGREDIENTS

4 medium size star fruit, trimmed and each sliced into 8 stars
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 Tbsp light brown sugar
2 cups sugar free, fat free vanilla frozen yogurt

• Place a broiler rack 6 inches from source of heat; preheat the broiler.
• Arrange star fruit slices on a baking sheet and brush with lemon juice.
• Sprinkle with brown sugar.
• Broil until sugar bubbles and begins to darken for about 2 to 3 minutes.
• Scoop frozen yogurt into 4 dessert dishes.
• Top each serving with 4 star fruit slices. Serve immediately.