Description
Sweet summer strawberries dance with creamy yogurt, nestled under a rich chocolate cloak in these irresistible chocolate-covered strawberry yogurt clusters. Crisp, cool treats promise delightful moments of pure indulgence whenever hunger calls for something special.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Components:
- 1 cup fresh strawberries
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
Sweeteners and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon crushed nuts, shredded coconut, or sprinkles
Instructions
- Finely chop ripe strawberries and combine them with creamy Greek yogurt, enhancing the mixture with a drizzle of golden honey and a splash of fragrant vanilla extract.
- Carefully dollop the luscious strawberry-yogurt blend onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, creating uniform small clusters.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the freezer and allow the clusters to solidify completely, approximately 60 minutes.
- Prepare the chocolate coating by gently melting chocolate chips with coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring periodically to ensure a smooth, glossy consistency.
- Remove the frozen yogurt clusters and systematically dip each one into the warm chocolate, ensuring thorough and even coverage.
- Return the chocolate-coated clusters to the parchment-lined sheet, immediately garnishing with optional toppings like crushed nuts, shredded coconut, or colorful sprinkles.
- Place the decorated clusters back into the freezer for a brief 15-20 minute setting period, allowing the chocolate to harden completely.
- Serve directly from the freezer for a refreshing, decadent treat that can be stored for up to two weeks in an airtight container.
Notes
- Swap Greek yogurt for dairy-free alternatives like coconut or almond yogurt to create a vegan-friendly version.
- Use dark chocolate with higher cocoa content for a lower sugar, more antioxidant-rich coating that adds depth to the flavor profile.
- Experiment with different fruit combinations like raspberries or diced peaches to customize the yogurt base and keep the recipe exciting.
- Opt for sugar-free honey or a natural sweetener like stevia to reduce overall sugar content and make the clusters more diet-friendly.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg