Yogurt desserts may include anything from soft yogurt served in cones, to frozen yogurt sandwiches. Yogurt crisp desserts are similar to cobbler, made with fresh fruit and plain or fruit yogurt. Easy homemade recipes for no-bake yogurt cream pie may be found online. As a snack or healthy dessert, many restaurants and diners serve yogurt fruit parfaits for dessert.
Cooking with yogurt can be a versatile way to introduce a healthy alternative to typical high-sugar desserts. Most store-bought yogurt contains healthy live cultures, and these probiotics can promote good digestion. Yogurt desserts made with plain yogurt include layer cakes and pies. Yogurt may be added to a pre-packaged cake mix, or to cake batter made from scratch.
Tarts are another type of popular yogurt dessert. Yogurt dessert bars and fruit tarts made with yogurt have a creamy consistency. Yogurt tarts may also be made with bananas, lemons, or strawberries.
A variation of traditional chocolate mousse can be made using plain yogurt. Substituting heavy cream with yogurt may cut down on fat content, making this dessert a healthier choice. Similarly, chocolate pudding can be made by replacing milk with plain yogurt.
Frozen yogurt sandwiches are an alternative to traditional ice cream sandwiches. These frozen desserts can be made by placing a generous scoop of frozen yogurt between two graham crackers or large chocolate chip or sugar cookies. The yogurt sandwiches can be stored in the freezer for a day or two.
Many families enjoy making yogurt desserts together. Yogurt cookies are one type of dessert that can be wholesome and satisfy a sweet tooth. Yogurt cookies may include oatmeal raisin, chocolate chip, or lemon. Greek yogurt, which has a rich and creamy consistency, may also be used for yogurt cookies.
Other yogurt desserts can be made with a few simple ingredients. A fruit and yogurt bowl is basically made with fruit yogurt, whipped cream, and various types of fruit. The most common fruits used for this dessert are bananas, strawberries, blueberries, or mango. Optional cookie crumbs may be sprinkled on top of the yogurt fruit bowl dessert. For a healthy alternative, wheat germ may also be added to this wholesome dessert.
Yogurt fruit parfaits are commonly found pre-packaged in supermarkets. Yogurt parfaits may also be made at home, using yogurt and fresh fruit. Shredded wheat or granola may be added, creating a crunchy texture to the yogurt parfait.
Low-fat yogurt cheesecake can be made with a graham cracker crust. Other ingredients, such as eggs, vanilla extract, and cream cheese may be used for this dessert. A strawberry yogurt cheesecake is another option, which can be made with fresh or frozen strawberries.
