Name: Fruitcake Trifle
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar, packed; 3 tablespoons light butter; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 3/4 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/3 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt; Vegetable oil cooking spray; 1/4 cup hazelnuts; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 cup 1 percent milk; 1 egg yolk; 1 tablespoon dark rum; 2 tablespoons chopped dried cherries; 2 tablespoons chopped dried pineapple; 2 tablespoons chopped dried apricots

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The monounsaturated fats in this dessert's hazelnuts are super satiating. Trust us: You'll want seconds—but maybe not until tomorrow.

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