Here's a variation on pumpkin mousse that I like almost as much as the butterscotch-pumpkin mousse archived here.  This one is a little more work, higher in calories, cholesterol and fat, and a smaller serving.  So, yeah...I prefer the other version.  Still, this is very tasty and you might want to give it a try if you're fond of ginger.  This can be made a day ahead and then s...

Once I finish with all these diabetic-friendly desserts, I'll be returning to your regularly scheduled programming.  Not that I don't have plenty of other recipes I'd like to upload here to save them from electronic no-man's-land in the event of a computer meltdown (least three thick cookbooks' worth full of this stuff that I've saved over the decades from one source or another), but I'm goin...

This creamy dessert is low on sugar and fat, but not on taste.  You can also try adding a drop or two of maple flavoring, which my son really likes, or serve it with a fruit sauce.  I favor a drizzle of no-sugar caramel topping.  Yeah, so I've got a sweet tooth.  Shoot me.  Sometimes I throw caution to the winds and add a sprinkling of toasted almonds.  Number of Serv...

What could be more perfect than guilt-free sweet little treats?  Perfect meringues depend on totally yolk-free whites.  The seemingly fussy step of separating each egg into a small bowl before combining them guarantees yolk-free whites for bakeshop-quality meringues every time.  These crispy little morsels travel well and make great gifts, too.  I like to add finely choppe...

I like to make these diabetic-friendly cookies for a holiday treat that I take with me when I'm invited to parties.  They're popular with the other guests, and I know there will be at least one dessert at the party that I can have without guilt.Servings: 2 1/2 dozen cookiesIngredients:1 cup hazelnuts (Filberts)1 cup sugar1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa1 square (1 ounce) unsweetened chocolate, chopp...

A creamy meringue is the secret to lightening the filling of this ultra-rich chocolate pie.  It's a bit of work and doesn't keep well for long, so this is something I reserve for company.  I believe I got this recipe from Eating Well.Yield: 10 servingsActive Time: 30 minutesTotal Time: 4 1/4 hours (including chilling time)Ease of preparation: Moderate    Ingredients:Cru...

The directions call for finishing this easy popcorn snack by baking it to harden the syrup.  If you don't mind sticky popcorn, you can skip the baking step.  In any case, be sure to cool the popcorn before serving, as hot syrup can burn your mouth.  To me, a 1-cup serving size of this delish dish is criminally tiny, but it's so low in fat and calories that I don't feel guilt-stricke...

As usual, I don't remember where this recipe is from and I've posted it here verbatim.  I make changes that probably alter the texture but make it much more diabetic-friendly by using Splenda baking sugar and Just White dried egg whites.  Sometimes I use orange extract instead of maple.  For a visual on inverting the cake pan to cool the cake, check here.  This cake can be made...

This recipe is from eatbetteramerica.  I dial it down a notch by using Splenda brown sugar and Splenda sugar substitute.  I have no idea what that does to the nutrition value...other than decreasing the sugar/carb ratio.  Be sure to use canned pumpkin, not pumpkin pie filling, for this cheesecake.  Pumpkin pie filling contains other ingredients and will not work in this recipe....

I don't know as you can actually call this recipe diabetic friendly, except as compared to other cheesecakes.  So if you're watching your sugar and calories, or cooking for diabetics, this is pretty impressive.Ingredients: 1 package sugar-free chocolate graham crackers, crushed 1/3 cup reduced-calorie margarine, melted 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon Cooking spray 1 envelope unflavored gelatin 1 cup...

There are several diabetics in my family, and I always get asked to bring dessert to family gatherings because they know I'll bring something yummy that everyone can enjoy.  I set the springform pan on a cookie sheet in the oven to catch any messy drips.  Feel free to substitute walnuts or almonds for the pecans, if that's your preference.Prep Time: 20 min Start to Finish: 5 hr 5 min Mak...

Here's a variation on chocolate mousse supplied by my daughter that even vegans can get behind.  It can be found in The Super Food RX Diet by Bazilian, Pratt and Matthews.  It's a guilt-free way to enjoy chocolate-covered strawberries.  For a mocha-flavored mousse, use cappuccino soy milk and 1 tablespoon of instant espresso crystals.Servings: 6 Preparation Time: 0:10Categories: Low...

I love me some chocolate pie!  I refrigerate the filled pie crust for 20 minutes or so first to make it easier to spread the top layer of whipped topping, and refrigerate it again for at least an hour after adding the chocolate chips before serving it up.  It's pretty enough to serve to guests, and makes a decadent-tasting ending to any meal.Number of Servings: 8  Serving Size: ...

These decadent little beauties are a big, big hit with the adults in my family, and taste so rich that it's easy for me to limit myself to just a couple-three and feel satisfied.  If you'd prefer to eliminate the alcohol, just increase the amount of heavy cream.  If the heated heavy cream doesn't adequately melt the chocolate, I pop it in the microwave for 10 seconds or so until the ingr...

I have lots of cookie recipes that are supposedly diabetic-friendly...IF you can restrict yourself to a single small cookie.  Um, right.  These tasty little cookies are low-cal enough that I don't feel guilty about eating three of them at a time, and the almonds provide a little protein to slow down the carbohydrate burn.  I also use about half-Splenda, half-cane sugar when I make t...

Oh, c'mon, you didn't really think I'd close out this series of pumpkin-related recipes without one for good old pumpkin pie, did you?  This recipe is courtesy of the ADA Cookbooks from the American Diabetes Association.  Since downloading this recipe umpteen years ago, new products have hit the market that can make it even more diabetic-friendly than the original; for example, by using ...

From tasteofhome.com, contributed by Patricia Sidloskas of Anniston, Alabama.  This tasty little treat is a personal favorite, perfect for a diabetic with a sweet tooth.  I put it into my fanciest little containers and eat it one tiny bite at a time to prolong my enjoyment.  Guests would never guess that a dessert as creamy and delicious as this butterscotch-pumpkin blend could be s...

Trust me, this looks more appetizing once it's finished.  It's just demonstrating a technique mentioned in this recipe.  If you don't have crystallized ginger, just mix 1 teaspoon each of ground ginger with powdered sugar when making the filling.  A serrated or electric knife will help you cleanly cut the cake into 2 layers.  Use these knives for slicing the cake as well. Prep ...

When you carve up fresh pumpkins for jack-o-lanterns, don't waste the seeds!  Have your kids pull the slimy seeds out of the pumpkin and pull off as much of the fiber as possible.  Spread them out on a paper bag to dry overnight, and the rest of the fiber will practically fall off the seeds.  Once roasted, not only do they make a delicious snack, but they're packed with vitamins, am...

Here's an interesting take on traditional pancakes, just in time for Halloween.  I've played around with the recipe a bit over the years to make it even healthier by adding in Egg Beaters in place of fresh eggs, adding a tablespoon or so of ground flaxseed and finely chopped pecans and reducing or even leaving out the bacon drippings.  You'll have to add in a little more evaporated milk ...