29 Yogurt Desserts That Are Tangy, Sweet, and Delicious
When we’re craving sweet, creamy, and rich, but also tangy, we go immediately to yogurt desserts. There is so much more to this category than frozen yogurt and parfaits. The contents of your favorite tub can serve as the base for no-bake cakes, ice pops, and many other delicious desserts.
We have sweet yogurt recipes that pair equally well with brunch or dessert menus—think parfaits, smoothies, and blueberry and raspberry treats to use up fresh fruit. Plus, an elegant French yogurt cake you’ll want to serve at every dinner party, and mousse-like Greek yogurt cheesecakes we just can’t get enough of.
So, whether you’re trying to use up the dregs of a container (Greek yogurt, plain, or even nondairy yogurt), there’s something here to satisfy your probiotic sweet tooth. From healthy desserts that’ll make you feel virtuous to indulgent sweets to end the night, this list of yogurt dessert recipes is sure to satisfy.
Photo by Laura Murray, Prop Styling by Sophie Strangio, Food Styling by Simon Andrews1/29No-Churn Labneh and Lime Ice Cream With Granola
Tangy labneh gives this frozen yogurt dessert a seriously lush texture. Make your own granola to mix in or use your favorite store brand.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Kaitlin Wayne2/29Gâteau au Yaourt Pour le Dîner (Dinner Party-Worthy Yogurt Cake)
Grand Marnier soaking syrup and a rum glaze turn a childhood favorite yogurt cake into a dinner party classic. If you only have Greek yogurt on hand, learn how to substitute it for regular yogurt here.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Kaitlin Wayne4/29Frozen Yogurt Ice Pops With Lemon Curd
These easy ice pops get their rich, velvety texture from full-fat yogurt and a teaspoon of agar agar while homemade lemon curd adds a sweet, tangy brightness.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Susan Kim5/29No-Bake Peach Cheesecake With Wheat Thins Crust
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, food and prop styling by Ali Nardi9/29Yogurt-Peach Semifreddo
For a pretty pink swirl (rather than a sunny yellow one), leave the skins on the peaches when making the purée in this refreshing summer dessert.
John Kernick13/29Yogurt Cake With Currant Raspberry Sauce
This sheet cake recipe is a real charmer. Dripping with snow-white icing and paired with fresh berries and a ruby-red currant and raspberry sauce, it’s the perfect ending for a summer dinner party.
Diane Fields14/29Yogurt & Matcha Swirl With Mango
Inspired by a recipe from chef Kaori Endo of Nanashi in Paris, this smart, easy dessert shows how well matcha plays with creamy white-chocolate-flavored yogurt and fruit.
Photography by Colin Price16/29Apple Pie Smoothie
This smoothie sates our apple pie cravings in the most wholesome way possible. If you’re using plain yogurt, add a dash of vanilla extract or sweeten with maple syrup for a bit more flavor.
Photo by Rick Martinez23/29Caramelized Plantain Parfait
Use plátanos manzanos—a short, fat, and incredibly sweet variety of plantain—if you can find them. When pan-fried, the outside caramelizes and forms a hard shell while the inside becomes soft and custardy (like crème brûlée).
Photo by Michael Graydon & Nikole Herriott24/29Cherry Compote With Honey Yogurt
You could substitute raspberries in this recipe if you don’t want to deal with pitting cherries, but as far as we’re concerned, cherry pitters earn their keep as single-use kitchen gadgets.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Micah Marie Morton25/29Yogurt Cake With Marmalade Glaze
Like so many homemade French desserts, this pound cake, tenderized with yogurt instead of butter, is utterly simple. Enjoy a slice for breakfast with a steaming cup of coffee, or serve it after dinner with blueberry compote and whipped cream.
Will Heap26/29Brazil Nut & Banana Parfait
Rich in protein, the oats and nuts in this sweet, crunchy dessert recipe add texture to a smooth Greek yogurt. Chocolate chips punch up the banana bread vibes.
