If you need a dessert in a hurry, try this tiramisu recipe.  This classic Italian dessert is easy, quick and low in calories.  Use a combination of spongy and crunchy ladyfingers to play with different textures.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup nonfat ricotta cheese, 2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 12 ladyfingers, 4 tablespoons brewed espresso or strong coffee, 2 tablespoons melted bittersweet chocolate chips

Procedure:

1.  In a medium sized bowl, combine ricotta, sugar and vanilla.

2. Place 6 ladyfingers in a loaf pan (9×5 inch).  Drizzle the ladyfingers with 2 tablespoons of espresso then spread the ricotta mixture.  Place another layer of ladyfingers on top of the first layer…

Treat yourself to a yummy and healthy dessert with this warm chocolate pudding.  This easy and low fat pudding is made from high quality cocoa that gives it a deep chocolate flavor.

Ingredients:

1 large egg, 2 1/4 cups nonfat or low-fat milk, 2/3 cup sugar, 1/8 teaspoon salt, 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Procedure:

1. Beat the egg in a medium sized bowl.

2. Bring to a simmer 1 ½  cups of milk, 1/3 cup sugar and salt in a medium saucepan.  Stir occasionally.

3. In a separate bowl, whisk the remaining sugar, cocoa and cornstarch.  Add in the remaining milk until blended.  Whisk the hot milk mixture…