Sweets are a weakness for most people, but when it comes to health and fitness, the first thing to avoid is sweets.

Most “healthy” desserts taste like punishment. You take one bite and think, Did I just chew on a sponge? Or worse—Was that tofu pretending to be cheesecake? No, thank you. But here’s the good news: ...

You can make the berry sauce ahead of time and chill it. Then assemble the entire dessert right before the picnic or party. —Frieda Bliesner, McAllen, Texas ...

Here’s the thing about low-calorie desserts: They don’t have a black-and-white definition. Because all bodies are different and require varying caloric intakes, what’s considered low-calorie for one ...