From layered parfaits to fluffy pies and light, tender cakes, these versatile yogurt desserts bring a balanced sweetness to easy and healthy recipes.
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Key Lime Yogurt Pie
From the Recipe Creator:
For a taste of paradise, try this no-bake Key lime pie recipe. It's low in fat, sugar and fuss. It truly is the best Key lime pie recipe ever! —Frances VanFossan, Warren, Michigan
2/15
Grapefruit Yogurt Cake
From the Recipe Creator:
We eat grapefruit for breakfast and in winter fruit salads—why not for dessert? Here's a sweet-tart cake that's easy, delicious and one of a kind. It's healthier too! —Maiah Miller, Montclair, Vermont
3/15
Patriotic Pops
From the Recipe Creator:
My kids love homemade ice pops, and I love knowing that the ones we make are good for them. We whip up a big batch with multiple flavors so they have many choices, but these patriotic red, white and blueberry ones are always a favorite! —Shannon Carino, Frisco, Texas
4/15
Frozen Banana Cereal Pops
From the Recipe Creator:
When we want a healthy snack, we dip bananas in yogurt, roll 'em in cereal, then freeze. Ta-da! —Scarlett Elrod, Newnan, Georgia
5/15
Pineapple Upside-Down Muffins
From the Recipe Creator:
For a modern version of upside-down cake, we use pineapple and a sweet batter to make fun muffins with a cherry on top. —Suzeanne Longwill, Ortonville, Michigan
6/15
Strawberry-Rosemary Yogurt Pops
From the Recipe Creator:
We planted strawberries a few years ago and these tangy-sweet frozen yogurt pops are my very favorite treats to make with them! The options are endless. Try using other yogurt flavors like lemon, raspberry or blueberry. —Carmell Childs, Orangeville, Utah
7/15
Lemon Blueberry Dump Cake
From the Recipe Creator:
This sweet-tart cake recipe is so much fun to make with my grandkids. They love just "dumping it all in" and watching it magically become a pretty, delicious dessert. —Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada
8/15
Gran's Granola Parfaits
From the Recipe Creator:
When my mother-in-law (Gran to our kids) had us over for brunch, I especially enjoyed her yogurt parfaits. They were refreshing, light and wholesome. I made a few changes to her recipe and came up with this sweet, crunchy and nutty variation. Yum! —Angela Keller, Newburgh, Indiana
9/15
Strawberry-Rhubarb Ice Pops
From the Recipe Creator:
These cool, creamy pops are a deliciously different way to use up the bounty from your rhubarb patch. —Donna Linihan, Moncton, New Brunswick
10/15
Tangy Rhubarb Fool
From the Recipe Creator:
I came up with this recipe because I love mousse, and because it’s an easy way to enjoy rhubarb in a dessert that’s light and refreshing.—Alan Mortensen, Dwight, Illinois
11/15
Lemon Blueberry Trifle
From the Recipe Creator:
A refreshing lemon filling and fresh blueberries give this sunny dessert sensation plenty of color. Don't worry about heating up the oven—this trifle doesn't require baking. —Ellen Peden, Houston, Texas
12/15
Frozen Berry & Yogurt Swirls
From the Recipe Creator:
I enjoy these frozen yogurt pops because they double as a healthy snack and a cool, creamy sweet treat. —Colleen Ludovice, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
13/15
Apple Yogurt Parfaits
From the Recipe Creator:
Get the morning started right with this super simple four-ingredient parfait. Try chunky or flavored applesauce for an easy variation. —Rebekah Radewahn, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
14/15
Streuseled Zucchini Bundt Cake
From the Recipe Creator:
Inspired by an abundance of zucchini, I found a new way to use it up in this spiced and lightly sweet cake. It even won a blue ribbon at our county fair! —Regina Stock, Topeka, Kansas
15/15
Frozen Yogurt
From the Recipe Creator:
It's so simple and easy to make your own frozen Greek yogurt. You might even want to get the kids in on the fun. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Yogurt Desserts FAQ
Can I use Greek yogurt in dessert recipes?
Greek yogurt’s thick texture works well in desserts like dense no-bake cheesecakes and frozen yogurt bark, when regular yogurt might be too runny. It’s also a wonderful addition to glazes or frostings to offset their sugary nature. The added protein and probiotics, one of the key benefits of Greek yogurt, make it a healthy alternative to sour cream in cakes, quick breads and no-bake treats.
What fruits pair well with yogurt in desserts?
The creaminess of yogurt pairs well with a wide range of sweet fruits, like berries, peaches, mangoes, apples and bananas. Acidic fruits like kiwi, pineapple and citrus can also complement yogurt as long as there is enough added sweetness to keep the dessert from tasting sour. For a richer combination, try caramelized figs and dates or tender poached pears with yogurt, for a custard-like taste.
How can I substitute yogurt in baking recipes?
Before substituting yogurt in baking recipes, consider the consistency and sweetness of the ingredient you are replacing. Thick Greek yogurt, especially whole milk yogurt, is very similar to sour cream and works especially well in dense batters like banana bread or chocolate loaf cake. Instead of buttermilk, thin regular or Greek yogurt with water or milk until pourable. For best results, avoid using a sweetened yogurt in baking recipes, which can throw off the balance of ingredients and change the texture.
