Desserts for dieters

Who says you can’t have something sweet when slimming? ‘Desserts can serve as a source of essential nutrients,’ says nutritionist Helen Bell. ‘For example, one containing fruits, nuts and wholegrains

MAKES 4 PREP 15 mins plus 1 hr chilling COOK 8 mins EASY V 1 large Cox apple, peeled, cored and finely chopped (about 155g prepared weight)300g blackberries rapeseed oil, for the moulds6 slices of who

Ingredients (Serves 8) ◆ 400g reduced fat soft cheese ◆ 250g lemon curd ◆ Finely grated rind and juice of 1 small lemon ◆ 12 readymade 18cm sweet pancakes ◆ 12 mini meringues ◆ 150g fresh raspberries

A wonderful dessert no one will be able to resist. A citrus zing offsets the indulgently creamy soft cheese icing, while natural yogurt is the secret to its lovely light sponge layers. ■ Serves 8-10 ■

■ Makes 16 ■ Prep 1 hr plus cooling and 10 mins chilling ■ Cook 12 mins 100g unsalted butter, softened175g caster sugar, plus extrafor sprinkling1 egg1 tsp vanilla paste200g plain flour, plus extrafor

By Devorah Bowen (theyummyvegan.com) Makes 6 | Prep 15 mins plus freezing Cook 25 mins 2 plant-based puff pastry sheets170g guava paste115g vegan cream cheese45ml water15ml plant-based milk5ml maple s