Easy as can be, these layered cherry-blueberry trifles are a simple make-ahead dessert. We like to use fresh fruit when in season, but frozen (thawed) fruit is delicious and easy.

NUTRITION PROFILE: Diabetes appropriate | Low calorie | Healthy weight | Heart healthy | High fiber | Low cholesterol | Low saturated fat | Low sodium

Makes 4 servings

ACTIVE TIME: 15 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 1 1/4 hours

EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy

1 1/4 cups halved pitted fresh cherries or thawed and drained frozen cherries
1 1/4 cups fresh blueberries or thawed and drained frozen blueberries
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
16 ladyfingers (see Note)
1 cup nonfat vanilla Greek yogurt (see Note)
4 tablespoons toasted sliced almonds (see Tip)

1.Toss cherries, blueberries and brown sugar in a medium bowl. Layer 2 ladyfingers, about 1/4 cup fruit mixture and 2 tablespoons yogurt in four 10- to 12-ounce tumblers or similar-size glasses. Repeat with another layer of ladyfingers, fruit and yogurt. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 1 day. Top each serving with 1 tablespoon almonds just before serving.

NUTRITION INFORMATION: 236 calories; 4 g fat (0 g sat, 2 g mono); 14 mg cholesterol; 44 g carbohydrates; 20 g added sugars; 9 g protein; 3 g fiber; 30 mg sodium; 183 mg potassium.

3 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 1 fruit, 2 carbohydrates (other), 1 fat

Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day. Top with almonds just before serving.

Notes: For this recipe, we recommend using ladyfingers with a soft, sponge-cake texture found in the in-store bakery of most supermarkets. The crunchy Italian ladyfingers (sometimes found near specialty cookies) are too big to fit into individual serving dishes and won’t soften as well.
Greek-style yogurt is made by removing the whey from cultured milk, which gives the yogurt an extra-thick and creamy texture. Look for it with other yogurt in large supermarkets.

Tip: To toast sliced almonds, place in a small dry skillet and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly browned, 2 to 4 minutes.

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