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Re: Holiday dessert recipes that aren't over the top

berly238 — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 16:11:40 GMT

I have a receipe for Light & Fruity Pie using jello. I think the fattening version could be switched to non-fattening pretty easy.

1 pkg jello (4 serviing size) - my favorite is strawberry

2/3 cup boiling water

1/2 cup cold water

ice cubes

3 1/2 cups cool whip (thawed) -- CAN TRY THE FAT FREE INSTEAD

1 cup fruit - sliced or diced (my favorite is sliced strawberries)

1 prepared 9 inch graham cracker or chocolate crust -- I THINK GRINDING UP REDUCED FAT OREOS IN THE FOOD PROCESSOR & PRESSING THEM IN A PIE PLATE WOULD WORK, BUT HAVEN'T TRIED...MAYBE YOU CAN EVEN FIND A LOW FAT PRE-MADE PIE CRUST SOMEWHERE...NOT SURE

Completely dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Combine cold water & ice cubes to make 1 1/4 cups. Add to gelatin, stirring until slightly thickened. Remove any unmelted ice. Using wire whisk, blend whipped topping. Fold in fruit. Chill until mixture mounds. Spoon into pie crust. Chill about 2 hrs. Garnish w/additional fruit if desired.

Re: Holiday dessert recipes that aren't over the top

ericka1073 — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 08:36:30 GMT

Ok, so I'm a little late for the holiday season, but one of our family favorite desserts is cheesecake. I make a super simple, 3 ingredient cheesecake that requires no baking and everyone (even the kids) absolutely love.

1 small tub of fat free whipped topping

1 pkg of fat free or reduced fat cream cheese

1 cup of sugar

1 ready made - reduced fat pie crust

Just mix the sugar and cream cheese together, then stir in the whipped topping. Fill mixture in the pie crust and regrigerate for one hour and serve. You can top with fresh fruit or leave plain. Absolutely delicious, simple and best of all... WAY less fat than any pecan pie or cheesecake out there. Enjoy!

Holiday dessert recipes that aren't over the top

ellabelle — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 21:11:46 GMT

Does anyone have any holiday desserts that aren't insanely fattening? I know pumpkin pie isn't too bad, at least compared to pecan pie or cheesecake. I was thinking of making meringue cookies -- that's always a good one because they're very low fat. Anyone else have suggestions? Cookies or pie in particular? I need something to replace the pecan pie!