Melon Napoleons
A healthy take on the traditional layered dessert. In this recipe, high-fat, high-calorie pastry and filling are replaced with tempting Lemon Crisps, melon slices, and light dessert topping.

Ingredients
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18 Lemon Crisps* (see recipe)
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3/4 cup thinly sliced 2- to 3-inch pieces assorted peeled melon
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2/3 cup frozen light whipped dessert topping, thawed
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Fresh or dried lavender buds (optional)
Directions
1.
To assemble, place one of the Lemon Crisps on each of six dessert plates. Arrange half of the melon on Lemon Crisps on plates and top with one-third of the dessert topping. Top each with a second Lemon Crisp. Top with the remaining melon and half of the remaining dessert topping. Top each with a third Lemon Crisp. Dollop with the remaining dessert topping.
2.
If desired, garnish with lavender buds. Makes 6 servings.
Lemon Crisps
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In a small bowl, beat 1/4 cup softened butter with an electric mixer on medium speed for 30 seconds. Add 1/4 cup sugar,** 1 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, and 1/8 teaspoon salt; beat until combined. Add 2 tablespoons refrigerated or frozen egg product, thawed, or 1 egg white; beat until combined. Using 1-1/4 cups cake flour or all-purpose flour, beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer. Using a wooden spoon, stir in any remaining flour (or knead gently until combined). Shape dough into a ball. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/16 to 1/8 inch thickness. Using a 2 1/2-inch round scalloped cutter, cut out dough. Place on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake for 6 to 8 minutes or until edges are very lightly browned. Transfer cookies to wire racks; let cool. Makes about 22 cookies.
Test Kitchen Tip
Store the remaining Lemon Crisps in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 6 months. For a quick-and-easy dessert, serve the Lemon Crisps plain or crumble them over plain low-fat yogurt and assorted fruit.
Sugar Substitutes
We do not recommend sugar substitutes for this recipe.
Nutrition information
Calories 194, Total Fat 7 g, Saturated Fat 5 g, Cholesterol 17 mg, Sodium 111 mg, Carbohydrate 29 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g. Exchanges: Other Carbohydrate 2, Fat 1.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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