Weight Watchers Cake Parfait

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The Weight Watchers Cake Parfait is a low-fat fruit cake. It is a simple layered dessert using low-point ingredients. This parfait is an indulgent yet healthy dessert that unites the simplest soft cake with light whipped topping and fruit. It can be made in jars or glasses to be used at parties or for preparations every week. The Weight Watchers Cake Parfait involves using a plain baked cake base- with whipped cream made out of sugar-free cream and fresh juicy berries. This dessert is sweet, not too much, but well-nourishing. It becomes ideal during spring, summer, or whenever it feels like having a cool dessert. You may use whatever fruit and cake you want.

STATS

  • Course: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake Assembly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Cuisine: American-Inspired
  • Cook Time: Optional (for cake, if baking)
  • Diet: Weight Watchers-Friendly
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Total Time: 15 to 40 minutes
  • Serving Size: one parfait glass

EQUIPMENT

  • Mixing bowl
  • Hand whisk/spatula
  • Measuring cups & spoons
  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board
  • 6 small glass jars/dessert glasses
  • Spoon for layering

INGREDIENTS:

  • Two cups of handmade / store-bought cubed light angel food cake
  • One cup of cut strawberries
  • 1/2 a cup of blueberries
  • Half a cup of raspberries
  • One teaspoon of juice from lemon
  • 1 cup of sugar-free / fat-free light whipped topping
  • Half a teaspoon of vanilla essence
  • Lemon zest or mint leaves are optional garnishes.
  • Two tablespoons of sweetener

INGREDIENT NOTES:

Cake:

  • Angel food cake is fat free. Where possible use sugar free. Another alternative is that you may bake light also.

Berries:

  • Fresh Strawberries, blueberries & raspberries are added to bring freshness. Go seasonal/use what you have available. Frozen berries can do the trick so long as they are thawed.

Whipped topping:

  • Zero-Smart Points fat-free/sugar-free variants allow reducing Smart Points. And refrigerate & use to gain a finer texture.

Sweetener:

  • Optional: aids in enhancing the berry flavor. Adjust how one prefers to adjust.

Lemon juice:

  • Lightens the fruit. Strikes a balance in the sweetness.

Vanilla:

  • Gives a velvet fragrance to the whipped topping.

zest Mint/lemon:

  • Optional accoutrements are added to provide contrast of color & freshness.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Combine the raspberries, blueberries, as well as strawberries in a small bowl.
  2. Add the sweetener and lemon juice.
  3. To release the fluids, let it rest for five to ten minutes.
  4. Mix the vanilla into the whipped topping in a separate dish.
  5. Store cold till you need it.
  6. Slice the cake made from angelic cookies into little pieces.
  7. First, arrange a layer of cake cubes in each glass.
  8. Place a spoonful of mixed berries on top then, cover with a layer of freshly whipped cream.
  9. Layer the cake, berries, & whipped topping again.
  10. Top with more berries as well as if using, a thin garnish.
  11. Serve immediately or store in a cold place for at least four hours.

TIPS:

  • For a cold dessert, first freeze the berries a bit before layering.
  • Use mini parfaits, made in shot glasses for cocktail parties.
  • Use chia seeds between layers for some extra fiber.
  • To garnish, apply crushed graham crackers, or almonds (optional, will accumulate points).
  • Try different fruits like peaches, pineapple or kiwil for a change.

STORAGE INGFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Keep assembled parfaits for no less than two days in tightly closed containers. Fresh is the best.

FREEZER:

  • Not advised since the texture of the berries & whipped topping is lost when frozen & thawed.

FAQS:

Is Greek yogurt a substitute for whipped topping?

  • Yes! Unsweetened or plain and vanilla non-fat Greek yogurt is very good. It contains low sugar and increases protein.

Is this gluten-free?

  • To make the whole dessert which is free of gluten, use a gluten-free cake base.

Someone tell me, can I use canned fruit?

  • Yes, but remove that and use fruit that has more juice than syrup in it.

What should I do to reduce the SmartPoints further?

  • Add sugar free cake, light topping as whipped cream, use low sugar berries such as strawberry.

Is feasible to have a little of this?

  • Yes, increase ingredients by twice the quantity, put everything in a big dish, and layer everything.

NUTRITION:

Calories: 140
Protein: 3g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Sugar: 11g
Fat: 3g
Saturated fat: 1g
Fiber: 3g
Sodium: 95mg
Potassium: 160mg
Calcium: 40mg
Iron: 0.6mg

The Weight Watchers-Friendly Cake Parfait is estimated to yield four (4) SmartPoints serving.