Fresh Berry Dessert Bites

Health score
1%
Fresh Berry Dessert Bites
160 min.
40
109kcal

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Indulge in a delightful treat that perfectly balances sweetness and freshness with our Fresh Berry Dessert Bites! These bite-sized desserts are not only visually stunning but also bursting with the vibrant flavors of fresh blackberries, blueberries, and raspberries. Each bite is a celebration of summer, making them an ideal choice for gatherings, picnics, or simply to satisfy your sweet tooth.

With a buttery, crumbly crust that serves as the perfect base, these dessert bites are layered with a creamy, tangy filling made from rich cream cheese and zesty lemon yogurt. The addition of brown sugar adds a hint of caramel sweetness that complements the tartness of the berries beautifully. Each serving is a mere 109 calories, allowing you to enjoy these treats guilt-free!

Whether you're hosting a party or looking for a refreshing dessert to enjoy at home, these Fresh Berry Dessert Bites are sure to impress. They are easy to prepare and can be made ahead of time, allowing the flavors to meld together in the refrigerator. So gather your fresh berries and get ready to create a dessert that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • oz blackberries fresh
  • oz blueberries fresh
  • tablespoons brown sugar packed
  • cup butter cut into tablespoon-size pieces
  • oz cream cheese softened
  • 2.3 cups flour all-purpose
  • oz optional: lemon yoplait®
  • 0.5 teaspoon lemon zest grated
  • teaspoon lemon zest grated
  • 6.5 oz raspberries fresh
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.7 cup sugar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • blender
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350F. Grease or spray 15x10x1-inch pan. In large bowl, mix all crust ingredients except butter. Using pastry blender, cut in butter until mixture looks like fine crumbs; press evenly in pan.
  2. Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until edges are light golden. Cool completely, about 40 minutes.
  3. In large bowl, beat cream cheese and brown sugar with electric mixer on low speed until blended.
  4. Add yogurt and 1 teaspoon lemon peel; beat until blended.
  5. Spread mixture over crust. Refrigerate at least 1 hour but no longer than 24 hours.
  6. Cut into 10 rows by 4 rows. Arrange 1 of each kind of berry on each bar. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

Calories109kcal
Protein4.77%
Fat54.05%
Carbs41.18%

Properties

Glycemic Index
7.21
Glycemic Load
6.59
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
2.4808695782786%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
7.96mg
Petunidin
0.68mg
Delphinidin
0.81mg
Malvidin
1.44mg
Pelargonidin
0.07mg
Peonidin
0.45mg
Catechin
2.27mg
Epigallocatechin
0.04mg
Epicatechin
0.44mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.06mg
Eriodictyol
0.91mg
Hesperetin
1.19mg
Naringenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.09mg
Kaempferol
0.05mg
Myricetin
0.09mg
Quercetin
0.46mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:108.67kcal
5.43%
Fat:6.68g
10.27%
Saturated Fat:2.11g
13.17%
Carbohydrates:11.45g
3.82%
Net Carbohydrates:10.48g
3.81%
Sugar:4.94g
5.49%
Cholesterol:5.73mg
1.91%
Sodium:86.41mg
3.76%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.32g
2.65%
Manganese:0.13mg
6.25%
Vitamin C:4.97mg
6.02%
Vitamin A:294.92IU
5.9%
Selenium:2.95µg
4.21%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
4.15%
Folate:16.43µg
4.11%
Fiber:0.97g
3.87%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.27%
Vitamin B3:0.5mg
2.5%
Iron:0.44mg
2.43%
Vitamin E:0.35mg
2.36%
Vitamin K:2.03µg
1.94%
Phosphorus:18.52mg
1.85%
Copper:0.03mg
1.4%
Calcium:12.93mg
1.29%
Magnesium:4.91mg
1.23%
Potassium:42.03mg
1.2%
Vitamin B5:0.11mg
1.1%