It seems dessert is the first thing to go from your diet plan when you want to lose weight. But it's important to incorporate treats into your diet so you won't feel deprived and throw in the towel. That's why these great recipes from the About.com Guide to low calorie cooking come in very handy. These delicious desserts contain about 200 calories (or less) each!
Combining two different types of cream cheese and reduced-fat sour cream make this low calorie cheesecake just as decadent as the real thing, but for fewer calories. While fresh blueberries may be preferable, it can also be prepared with frozen blueberries. Calories: 215
Making a healthier version of apple pie from scratch is much easier than you think. This recipe reduces the amount of sugar in the traditional recipe, which significantly reduces its calorie content. Calories: 182
Heart-healthy walnuts, fresh pears, orange juice and dried fruit are among the healthful components of this tasty baked pears recipe that is complete in less than 30 minutes. Calories: 148
Solve a chocolate craving in a snap with ingredients you probably already have on hand. This pudding is light and tasty homemade alternative to the instant variety. Calories: 174
This simple sugar cookie recipe is perfect for any time of year, but cutting them into hearts and adding red sprinkles makes them a cupid-approved treat! Calories: 101
This recipe for a holiday favorite uses store-bought, pre-made phyllo dough for the crust that results is a light, flaky crust for fewer calories than traditional crusts. Calories: 157
