Description
A frozen yogurt cake is a delightful dessert that combines the creamy texture of frozen yogurt with a crunchy crust, perfect for warm weather and customizable with various flavors and toppings.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups frozen yogurt: Choose your favorite flavor, like vanilla or berry.
- 1 cup mixed fresh berries: Strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries.
- 1/2 cup berry puree: Made by blending fresh or frozen berries.
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs: For the crunchy crust.
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter: Melted to bind the crumbs.
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup: Optional for extra sweetness.
Instructions
- Prepare the cake base by mixing graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and pressing into a springform pan. Freeze for 15 minutes.
- Mix the frozen yogurt until smooth and creamy after letting it soften for 10 minutes.
- Prepare the berry puree by blending fresh berries until smooth.
- Assemble the cake by layering half of the yogurt, followed by half of the berry puree, and swirl. Repeat with remaining yogurt and puree.
- Cover and freeze the cake for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, let the cake sit at room temperature for 10 minutes, then slice and top with fresh berries and mint leaves.
Notes
- Choose frozen yogurt flavors based on your audience’s preferences.
- Adjust sweetness according to the natural sweetness of the berries used.
- Store the cake in the freezer for up to two weeks, well-covered.
- For a dairy-free option, use dairy-free frozen yogurt.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: frozen yogurt cake, dessert, summer treat, no-bake cake, customizable dessert