6 Healthy Strawberry Dessert Recipes

When recipes call for "hulled" strawberries, that means you remove the stem and the white conical core while leaving as much of the fruit intact as possible. A simple way to do it, no special gadgets required:

• Hold the berry by the bottom. In the other hand, grasp a sharp paring knife so that about 1/2 inch of the blade extends past the ends of your thumb (don't touch the edge).
• Insert the tip of the knife into the top of the berry at a 45 degree angle. Twist the berry and the knife in opposite directions, cutting all the way around the stem.
• Pull out the stem and the core; discard.

Keep 'em fresh: To avoid mold, don't wash berries until you're ready to use them, and trim after washing so they don't get waterlogged.

Ingredients: Strawberries, orange zest, orange juice, light bright sugar, vanilla yogurt, all-purpose flour, whole-wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, unsalted butter, large egg, coarse sugar

Calories: 198

Try this recipe: Mini Strawberry Shortcakes

Ingredients:

Whole-milk ricotta, lemon zest, lemon juice, confectioners' sugar, strawberries, salt, crepes

Calories: 206

Try this recipe: Strawberry Lemon Ricotta Crepes

The balsamic vinegar adds a dash of originality without the extra calories. Plus, it's a great source of potassium and is low in sodium, which makes this dessert heart healthy.

Ingredients: Strawberries, whole-milk vanilla yogurt, honey, cherry balsamic or regular balsamic vinegar, black pepper, salt

Calories: 93

Try this recipe: Strawberry Balsamic Frozen Yogurt

Skinny up a classic with this version of the crumble. The oats and sliced almonds give you a nice dose of fiber and protein, which is great way to power up.

Ingredients: Strawberries, lemon juice, all-purpose flour, light brown sugar, almond meal, rolled oats, almonds, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, unsalted butter

Calories: 197

Try this recipe: Strawberry Crumble

Sweet heart: Eating at least 3 servings of strawberries and blueberries weekly may help cut women's risk of heart attack by up to one-third, finds a Harvard School of Public Health study.

Ingredients: Strawberries, raspberries, honey, lemon juice, angel food cake

Calories: 133

Try this recipe: Berry Sauce with Cake "Toast Points"