Parfaits make a satisfying, lighter dessert, and this version is a healthy take on cheesecake. I lightly toasted slices of angel food cake and layered them with fresh strawberries, blackberries and raspberries, then finished each cup with a fluffy cream cheese mousse. Each parfait is just 170 calories, making them a guilt-free treat perfect for summer.
I recently received a stylish 4-slice toaster from Wolf Gourmet and have been experimenting with it in the kitchen. As a mother of six, I appreciated how solidly built and easy to clean the toaster is — it handles frequent use without the wear-and-tear problems I experienced with past models.
This toaster impressed me with features that actually solve everyday family issues: each side can be programmed separately so you can toast a bagel on one side and bread on the other and both come out perfectly. The precision shade selector gives fine control over doneness so you don’t have to choose a whole-number setting when you want something just a touch lighter or darker.
While testing new recipes to showcase the toaster, I asked myself a simple question: what can I toast? The brainstorming list grew surprisingly long. With summer approaching, I settled on creating a light, fresh dessert that stays under 200 calories per serving.
You might wonder whether toasting the angel food cake is really worth the extra step. The short answer: absolutely. Toasting caramelizes the cake’s exterior sugars and adds a pleasant depth of flavor and texture that complements the creamy filling and bright berries.
Ready to make these under-200-calorie parfaits at home? Below is the recipe and a simple giveaway the brand offered to help one reader upgrade their countertop. Either way, these parfaits are quick to assemble and make a lovely lighter dessert for guests or family nights.
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Toasted Angel Food Cake Parfaits with Berries
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Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 8 1x
Ingredients
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- 1 loaf prepared angel food cake, cut into 8 slices
- 4 ounces low fat cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 Tb agave nectar
- 2 Tb plain greek yogurt
- pinch of salt
- 3/4 C sugar free Cool Whip
- 8 large strawberries, cut into quarters
- 32 blackberries
- 32 raspberries
Instructions
How to Make Angel Food Cake?
- Toast each slice of angel food cake in a toaster until golden brown, then allow the slices to cool completely.
- In a medium bowl, beat together the low-fat cream cheese, Greek yogurt, agave nectar, and a pinch of salt until smooth. Gently fold in the sugar-free Cool Whip and set the filling aside.
- Cut one toasted slice into cubes and place them in the bottom of a serving glass. Repeat with remaining slices so each glass has toasted cake pieces. Divide the cream cheese mousse evenly among the 8 glasses. Top each parfait with a sliced strawberry, four blackberries and four raspberries. Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15
Nutrition
- Calories: 170 per parfait