Frozen Strawberry Yogurt Cake lifts my mood on hot days. I love its creamy texture and fruity flavor. This dessert requires no baking and sets in the freezer. You only need a few simple ingredients. Let me show you how to make it!
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Frozen Strawberry Yogurt Cake Recipe
Frozen Strawberry Yogurt Cake is a chilled, creamy, and no-bake dessert. It combines the fresh, fruity flavor of strawberries with the tangy smoothness of yogurt. All set in a crust and frozen to create a refreshing treat.
To accompany the cake, try fresh or macerated strawberries and whipped cream for extra richness. Light fruit salads, crunchy salty snacks, or other creamy desserts like Greek yogurt with honey also pair well with the cake.
You can enjoy this frozen dessert with drinks like fruity dessert wines or sparkling wines. Iced herbal teas and fruit-forward cocktails (strawberry spritz, gin and tonic) also complement its flavors. For coffee lovers, a cold brew or a strawberry iced latte balances the cake’s creamy texture.
The cake is particularly popular in summer for its cool, creamy texture and vibrant strawberry flavor. Here’s how to make the frozen strawberry yogurt cake – one of the best cold desserts.
Frozen Strawberry Yogurt Cake
Nutrition
Ingredients
For the crust
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
For the filling
- 2 cups fresh strawberries hulled and sliced
- 2 cups Greek yogurt plain or vanilla
- ½ cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 cup whipped cream
Instructions
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Freeze the crust for about 15 minutes while preparing the filling.
- In a blender, combine strawberries, Greek yogurt, honey, vanilla extract, and lemon juice. Blend until smooth.
- Gently fold in the whipped cream.
- Pour the strawberry yogurt mixture over the chilled crust. Smooth the top with a spatula.
- Cover with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Remove from the freezer 10 minutes before serving for easier slicing.
- Garnish with fresh strawberries and a drizzle of honey, if desired.
Notes
- Swap honey with agave syrup for a vegan version (use dairy-free yogurt and whipped topping).
- Make sure the whipped cream is firm and not runny before folding it into the mixture.
- For a crunchy twist, sprinkle chopped nuts on top before freezing.
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Variations
There are many versions of the Frozen Strawberry Yogurt Cake. Here are some ideas you can check:
- Crust and Base Variations
- Pretzel Crust adds a crunchy, salty contrast to the sweet and creamy strawberry yogurt filling.
- Traditional Cake Base (sponge cake or red velvet sponge) creates a fluffy and light dessert rather than a frozen treat.
- Filling and Texture Variations
- Frozen Cream Cheese & Yogurt Mousse combines cream cheese with vanilla yogurt and whipped cream for a light, creamy mousse.
- Strawberry Yogurt Mousse Cake incorporates a strawberry vanilla sponge cake with a strawberry yogurt mousse.
- Simple Yogurt Cake with Fresh Strawberries uses strawberry filling and strawberry yogurt.
- Presentation and Serving Style
- Springform Pan Frozen Cake is a classic choice.
- Layered Cake with Yogurt Cream Filling uses round cake pans to bake layers and sandwiches with whipped cream and fresh strawberries.
- Frozen Bites or Bars are dipped in chocolate and sprinkled with salt.