These strawberry yogurt clusters turn three everyday ingredients into a cool, chocolate-covered treat. The yogurt and berries make a creamy center, while the dark chocolate sets into a crisp shell. There is no oven to preheat, and you can make a tray ahead of time for a snack or an easy dessert.
Why You’ll Love These Clusters
Each bite has fresh strawberry flavor, a tangy yogurt center, and a thin layer of chocolate. The method is simple: mix, freeze, coat, and chill. Make the clusters small enough to eat in a few bites, and keep them cold until serving.
The Three Ingredients
- Fresh strawberries: Use 1 1/2 cups, finely chopped. Pat them dry after washing so the yogurt mixture does not become watery.
- Yogurt: Use 1 cup of plain yogurt for a tangier center or vanilla yogurt for a sweeter one.
- Dark chocolate: Use 1 1/2 cups of chopped chocolate or chips for the coating.
How to Make Strawberry Yogurt Clusters
Line a small tray with parchment paper and check that it fits in your freezer. Stir the chopped strawberries into the yogurt until every piece is coated.
Spoon the mixture onto the prepared tray in about 12 small mounds. Freeze for 1 to 2 hours, until the clusters are firm enough to lift from the parchment.
Melt the dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in short bursts, stirring each time. Stop heating as soon as it becomes smooth.
Work quickly while the yogurt is frozen. Dip each cluster in the chocolate or spoon chocolate over the top, then return it to the parchment. Chill for another 10 to 15 minutes to set the shell.
Serving and Storage Tips
Serve these clusters cold, straight from the refrigerator or freezer. Smaller mounds are easier to coat and make a handy bite-size snack. For a lighter chocolate finish, drizzle the melted chocolate over each frozen mound instead of coating it completely.
The yogurt centers soften at room temperature, so return leftovers to a covered container in the refrigerator or freezer. If frozen solid, let them stand briefly before serving.
3-Ingredient Strawberry Yogurt Clusters Recipe
3-Ingredient Strawberry Yogurt Clusters
Ingredients
Method
- Line a tray that fits in your freezer with parchment paper.
- Stir the chopped strawberries into the yogurt in a medium bowl until the fruit is evenly coated.
- Spoon the mixture into about 12 small mounds on the lined tray. Freeze for 1 to 2 hours, until the clusters are firm.
- Melt the dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in short bursts, stirring after each burst until smooth.
- Dip each frozen cluster into the chocolate, or spoon chocolate over it, then return it to the parchment. Work quickly so the yogurt stays frozen.
- Chill for 10 to 15 minutes until the chocolate sets. Serve cold and keep any extras in the refrigerator or freezer.
Recipe method adapted in original wording from Cooktop Cove. Source photos: Cooktop Cove / Collective Press.
