Light desserts

A tasty, light and fluffy low-fat treat

Spend more time entertaining and less time in the kitchen with this speedy, low-fat recipe – ideal if you want a lighter option at the end of your dinner party

Whip up this yoghurt-based fruity syllabub dessert in only 20 minutes - great for a last minute dinner party

Our easy strawberry frozen yogurt is intensely fruity and really creamy, perfect for a simple summer sweet treat

An easy blended sorbet with vibrant Thai basil and spicy ginger. Try serving with a drizzle of vodka or white rum

Replace dairy with creamy avocado, full of healthy fat, in these delicious ices and bring out the flavour of strawberries with balsamic vinegar

This low-fat dessert has a wonderfully light and airy texture, and it's suitable for vegetarians too

Make a tasty, healthy chocolate pudding in just five minutes. It's low-calorie and vegan, too, and the chia seeds are a great source of omega-3 fatty acids

Make your own raspberry sorbet with just three ingredients. Perfect for hot summer days, or pairing with chocolate puds – and it's vegan too

Light and fluffy, these subtly spiced, fruit-topped meringues make a delicious end to an Asian-themed dinner party - swap star anise for cardamom, matcha powder or five-spice

Use raspberries straight from the freezer for a mousse that will unfreeze your tastebuds

Cool down on hot summer days with these refreshing watermelon and kiwi lollies. Great for the family to enjoy, they're low-calorie and full of vitamin C

There's no need to say 'no' to this fruity roulade, whisked sponges are famously low in fat – especially if you use yogurt instead of cream

Dessert doesn't have to be devilish as this good-for-you pud proves

This light frozen dessert is smooth and slushy, like those from the east of Italy - a perfect palate cleanser to finish a dinner party menu

A combination of orange, satsuma and carrot make these refreshing lollies a low-calorie treat. They're also vegan, gluten-free and sure to be a hit with kids!

Combine chocolate and orange to make this light dessert. It packs in vitamin C as well as heart-healthy flavanoids which are present in the dark chocolate

If you're looking for a light and sophisticated after-dinner treat, why not whip up an affogato. Ice cream, espresso and amaretti biscuits are all you need

Try this genius recipe – as if by magic, the frozen tropical fruit freezes the yogurt when blended together. Use a food processor rather than a blender

Angela Nilsen gives one of our site's most popular cakes the ultimate healthy makeover by reducing fat

Combine high-fibre blackberries and wholemeal bread with apples in these attractive, low-fat desserts, inspired by the classic summer pudding

You can use just one variety of plum for this simple dessert, or choose a mixture of colours and flavours - it's up to you

Try this tropical treat when you want to end a meal on a sweet note without too much effort or too many calories

Make the most of sweet mangoes with this refreshing mango sorbet. Low in fat, it's the perfect dessert for warm, balmy days