Quick and Cool Summer Desserts

Cheesecake Tartlets 12.3 oz package extra firm light tofu 2 Tbsp. fat-free milk 1- 3.4 oz package cheesecake instant pudding mix (non-fat) 2 Tbsp. fat-free milk 1 package prepared graham cracker mini tart crusts 1 pressurized can of light whipped cream Fresh fruit Puree the tofu and 2 Tbsp milk in a blender until very smooth. Add the pudding mix and 2 Tbsp milk and puree on low to blend in completely. Immediately pour into 6 mini tart crusts. Chill until firm. Garnish with a small squirt of whipped cream and fresh fruit. Makes 6 servings. 176 calories, 6 grams fat, 1 gram saturated fat Variations: Use lemon instant pudding or chocolate mousse mix
	Strawberry White Chocolate Parfaits 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries (to equal 1/2 cup puree) plus 4 strawberries for garnish 2 Tbsp sugar 1 1/2 cups fat-free milk 1- 3.4 oz package white chocolate instant pudding mix (non-fat) 1 pressurized can of light whipped cream Puree the strawberries and sugar in a blender until smooth. Set aside. Combine the pudding mix and milk in a bowl and mix for two minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes. Pour 1/2 of pureed strawberries into 4 cups. Layer with the pudding and remaining puree. Chill until firm. Garnish with a small squirt of whipped cream and a strawberry. Makes four 1/2 cup servings. 150 calories, 1 gram fat, 1 gram saturated fat Variations: Use fresh cherries and chocolate instant pudding mix or fresh peaches and vanilla pudding mix
	Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl Pie 3 cups frozen fat-free vanilla yogurt 2 Tbsp peanut butter 1/2 of chocolate sauce (recipe below) 1 reduced fat prepared graham cracker crust 1 pressurized can of light whipped cream Chocolate Sauce: 2 Tbsp sugar 2 Tbsp water 1 Tbsp cocoa 1/2 tsp vanilla Stir ingredients together. Microwave 20 seconds or until sugar is dissolved. Soften ice cream in a bowl. Swirl in peanut butter and 1/2 chocolate sauce. Immediately pour into pie crust. Freeze until firm. Garnish with small squirt of whipped cream and remaining chocolate sauce. Makes 6 servings. 285 calories, 8 grams fat, 1 gram saturated fat Variations: Use any flavor of fat-free frozen yogurt
Watermelon Popsicles Watermelon Remove seeds from watermelon. Puree in a blender until liquid. Sieve to remove any seeds. Pour watermelon juice into popsicle molds. Freeze until firm. Variations: Try any type of melon