30 Diabetic-Friendly Christmas Desserts

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30 Diabetic-Friendly Christmas Desserts2/30 Holiday Meringue Miniatures 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Holiday Meringue Miniatures Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings about 7 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My kids love these light melt-in-your-mouth cookies, and we have fun making them. These were always on our Christmas cookie plate when I was a kid, and now the tradition continues. —Susan Marshall, Colorado Springs, Colorado 3/30 Pear Tart 16 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pear Tart Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe

It is truly scrumptious

From the Recipe Creator: My sister-in-law brought this pretty pastry to dinner one night, and we all went back for seconds. It is truly scrumptious. —Kathryn Rogers, Suisun City, California 4/30 Pumpkin Pecan Custard 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pumpkin Pecan Custard Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My family loves pumpkin pie flavor, but this is a delicious, creamy, healthier alternative—and we don’t miss the crust at all. It firms up as it cools. —Abby Booth, Coweta, Oklahoma 5/30 Gingerbread Meringue Bars 1 Review Test

The result?

Kitchen Approved Gingerbread Meringue Bars Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For the best of both worlds, I combined my grandmother’s gingerbread recipe with my aunt’s special brown sugar meringue. The result? These lovable holiday-perfect bars that have become a new family tradition. —Eden Dranger, Los Angeles, California 6/30 Citrus Gingerbread Cookies 1 Review Citrus Gingerbread Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 6 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Orange and lemon zest give gingerbread cutouts a refreshing

This refreshing dessert looks just like a glass of bubbling champagne

twist. Brushing a honey glaze over the top adds a subtle shine and an extra touch of sweetness. —Monique Hooker, DeSoto, Wisconsin 7/30 Jellied Champagne Dessert 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This refreshing dessert looks just like a glass of bubbling champagne. —Vickie McLaughlin, Kingsport, Tennessee 8/30 Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars Recipe photo by Jena Carlin for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 16 bars Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe

It’s a great dessert for fall

caught my eye and was extremely popular at the annual Christmas party sponsored by our Extension Homemakers. It’s a great dessert for fall. 9/30 Chai-Spiced Bread Pudding 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour Servings 9 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Nothing says the holidays to me more than the warming spices of chai. This bread pudding incorporates those flavors to make a dessert that everyone raves about. —Jessie Apfe, Berkeley, California 10/30 Carrot Cookies 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Carrot Cookies Recipe photo by Christine Ma for Taste of Home Total Time 20 min

The shredded carrots add nice bright flecks of orange color

Servings 4-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These cookies are both flavorful and colorful. The shredded carrots add nice bright flecks of orange color. 11/30 Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies 17 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’m a chocolate lover, and this treat has satisfied my cravings many times. No one guesses the brownies are light because their chewy texture and rich chocolate taste can’t be beat. —Heidi Johnson, Worland, Wyoming 12/30 Eggnog

Mousse 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Guests will always find room for this light, fluffy, mouthwatering mousse. It makes an elegant, refreshing finish for heavier meals—and it’s also a great way to use up any extra eggnog in the fridge. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen 13/30 Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake Cookies Test Kitchen Approved Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I can’t consume gluten, so I’ve

transformed my favorite recipes to fit my diet

transformed my favorite recipes to fit my diet. I came up with these cakelike cookies, and no one ever guesses they’re gluten free. —Becki DiMercurio, Martinez, California 14/30 Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Searching for a dessert superstar? This chocolate swirl cheesecake is the one that people ask for again and again. —Jeanne Holt, Mendota Heights, Minnesota 15/30 Apple Frangipane Phyllo Tart Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour

10 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

10 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: An almond-flavored frangipane creates a nutty bottom layer for my apple tart. Golden phyllo dough creates a delicate and crispy melt-in-your-mouth crust. —Jessie Sarrazin, Livingston, Montana 16/30 Chipotle Crackle Cookies 3 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Chipotle Crackle Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 2-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I usually bake these special cookies for the holidays, but my family loves them so I bake them for their birthdays. The addition of ground chipotle chile pepper

gives these cookies a little zing

gives these cookies a little zing. The dough may be sticky, so I dip my hands in confectioners’ sugar for easier handling. —Gloria Bradley, Naperville, Illinois 17/30 Meringue Cookies 55 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings about 5 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These sweet little swirls are light as can be. They’re all you need after a big, special dinner. —Jenni Sharp, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 18/30 Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Blondies 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 35 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe

We were craving brownies one night, and these cakelike treats hit the spot

From the Recipe Creator: I converted these blondies to be gluten free so that my family could enjoy a comforting dessert. We were craving brownies one night, and these cakelike treats hit the spot. They are a fantastic spin on gluten-free peanut butter chocolate chip cookies. —Becky Klope, Loudonville, New York 19/30 Orange Ricotta Cake Roll 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 55 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I come from a big Italian family. When I was growing up, my mom cooked and baked many delicious meals and desserts from scratch. Now

I do the same for my family

I do the same for my family. This cake is my finale to our special-occasion dinners. —Cathy Banks, Encinitas, California 20/30 Gluten-Free Fig Cookies Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 45 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These special cookies definitely don’t taste gluten-free. For added appeal, I soak the figs overnight in a mixture of port and pomegranate juice. —Twinkle30, Tasteofhome.com community 21/30 Chewy Cranberry Pecan Bars 7 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’ve been making these

for several years as I really enjoy the combination of flavors and the relative ease of preparations. They’re not only great for the holidays, but year round if you have cranberries in your freezer. —Virginia Anthony, Blowing Rock, North Carolina 22/30 Cinnamon Nut Bars 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 35 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Classic bar meets good-for-you ingredients in this updated recipe. If you have the patience, after the bars are cool, store them in a tin for a day to allow the flavors to meld…I think they taste even

better the next day

better the next day. —Heidi Lindsey, Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin 23/30 Angel Food Cake 37 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved AUDREY ROMPON FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 50 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For our daughter’s wedding, a friend made this lovely, airy angel food cake from a recipe she’s used for decades. It really is one of the best angel food cake recipes I’ve found. Serve slices plain or dress them up with fresh fruit. —Marilyn Niemeyer, Doon, Iowa 24/30 Caramel Apple Tartlets 16 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Caramel Apple Tartlets Recipe photo

Ideal with milk

by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 20 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Good-for-you things come in small packages when you make a batch of these tiny apple tartlets. Sweet and cinnamony, these mouthwatering tarts are a delightful addition to a dessert table or snack tray. —Mary Kelley, Minneapolis, Minnesota 25/30 Gluten-Free Almond Crispies 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Gluten-Free Almond Crispies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s a wonderful treat everyone in the family can enjoy. Ideal with milk

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