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29 Yogurt Desserts That Are Tangy, Sweet, and Delicious

Like peach yogurt semifreddo, apple pie smoothies, golden yogurt cake, and more.
Swirled pomegranateyogurt ice pops piled on a tile surface.
Photo by Liz & Max Haarala Hamilton

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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 non-dairy 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 Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell
    7/29

    Frozen Yogurt Bark

    Just the right mix of crisp, creamy, and slightly sweet, this high-protein frozen snack is exactly what we want all summer long.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Rhoda Boone
    8/29

    Breakfast Yogurt Pops With Fruit and Granola

    The title says “breakfast,” but if you keep a stash of these high-protein, low-sugar pops in the freezer, you’ll never have to wonder how to calm your dessert cravings at 10 pm again.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, food and prop styling by Ali Nardi
    9/29

    Yogurt-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.

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  • Photo by Clare Winfield
    10/29

    Meskouta

    Scented with fresh rosemary and lemon zest, this Moroccan yogurt cake is citrusy, moist, and wildly aromatic—it might just be your Bundt pan’s new favorite cake.

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  • Photo by Eva Kolenko
    15/29

    Absinthe’s Golden Yogurt Cake

    This moist, simple cake has a tender golden crumb and a subtle citrus flavor. Try a thin slice with coffee, or pair with summer berries and stone fruits.

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  • Photography by Colin Price
    16/29

    Apple 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.

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  • Photo by Liz & Max Haarala Hamilton
    19/29

    Pomegranate-Yogurt Ice Pops

    Pomegranate juice adds brilliant color and tangy flavor to these ice pops. For a marbled finish, let the juice layer freeze for a bit before stirring in the yogurt mixture.

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  • Romulo Yanes
    20/29

    French Yogurt Cake

    This classic French yogurt cake is impossibly moist, delightfully tangy, and comes together with just one bowl—no mixer needed.

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  • Photo by Marcus Nilsson
    21/29

    Rose and Yogurt Panna Cotta

    Including yogurt in the base gives tang to this unconventional panna cotta and helps offset the sweetness of the rose syrup.

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  • Peden and Munk Taylor and Jen
    22/29

    Yogurt With Fresh Figs, Honey, and Pine Nuts

    This dessert with yogurt is versatile: Swap out the figs for sliced plums, poached pears, or any other seasonal fruit. Warming the honey with rose water infuses it with a delicate floral flavor.

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  • Photo by Rick Martinez
    23/29

    Caramelized 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).

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  • Photo by Michael Graydon & Nikole Herriott
    24/29

    Cherry 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.

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  • Michael Graydon + Nikole Herriott
    29/29

    Persimmons With Greek Yogurt and Pistachios

    Seek out Hachiya persimmons for this fabulously simple yogurt dessert (they’re the ones with the pointy ends). But don’t use them until they’re super soft and completely ripe; they taste unpleasantly tannic otherwise.

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