Creamy Raspberry-Chocolate Parfait

Serves 4 

Nutrition per serving: Calories: 254; fat: 4g (saturated: 2g), carbohydrates: 37g, protein: 23 g, fiber: 4 g, sugar: 20g

• 2 tablespoon water 

• 2 teaspoons cornstarch 

• 5 tablespoons sugar, divided

• 8 ounces frozen or fresh raspberries 

• 2 teaspoon orange liqueur, optional 

• 1 pound low fat cottage cheese 

• ¼ cup nonfat greek yogurt

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1½ ounce bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped

In a small saucepan stir water, cornstarch, and 2 tablespoons of sugar together to combine. Add the raspberries and bring to a simmer on medium heat until the liquid is just bubbling around the edges, about 5 minutes. Add orange liqueur if using and transfer raspberry mixture to a bowl to cool. 

Process the cottage cheese, yogurt, remaining sugar, and vanilla in a food processor until smooth, about 30 seconds. 

Once the raspberries are cool to room temperature, spoon about 3 tablespoons of the raspberry compote on the bottom of a dessert cup or wine glass. Divide the cheese mixture on top of the raspberries and finish by spooning) the remaining compote over the cheese mixture. Sprinkle the chocolate on top.