Ingredients
Yogurt centers
- 1 cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt 240 g; thick, not drinkable yogurt
- 1 cup fresh strawberries 150 g after hulling, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon honey 21 g
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 5 ml
Chocolate shell
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 170 g
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil 14 g
Equipment
- Freezer-safe baking sheet and parchment paper
- Mixing bowl
- Small deep microwave-safe bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Fork and spoon
- Knife, cutting board and clean towel
Instructions
- Line a freezer-safe baking sheet with parchment. Rinse strawberries under running water, pat very dry, hull and cut into 1/4-inch pieces.
- Stir the Greek yogurt, honey and vanilla in a mixing bowl. Fold in the measured strawberries. Spoon into 12 equal mounds on the lined tray, about 2 heaped tablespoons each, leaving space between them. Flatten slightly to make dipping easier.
- Freeze the tray flat for at least 3 hours, or longer until every center is completely firm and lifts cleanly from the parchment without bending. Timing depends on the freezer and mound thickness.
- Put chocolate chips and coconut oil in a small, deep, completely dry microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 20-second bursts, stirring thoroughly between each, until almost melted; stir until smooth. Allow to cool briefly so it is fluid but not hot.
- Remove only 3 or 4 frozen centers at a time. Lower each into the chocolate with a fork and use a spoon to cover the top. Lift, let excess drip back into the bowl and slide onto the parchment. Work quickly. If a center softens, return it to the freezer; if chocolate thickens, rewarm it in a brief 5–10-second burst and stir.
- Freeze the coated clusters for about 10 minutes, until the shell is firm. Before eating, let individual portions soften at room temperature for 5–10 minutes, checking sooner in a warm kitchen. Store the rest frozen in an airtight container, with parchment between layers, for up to 2 weeks for best texture.
Nutrition
Serving: 1clusterCalories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 12.1gProtein: 2.6gFat: 6.3gSaturated Fat: 4.2gCholesterol: 3.5mgSodium: 7.3mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1.1gSugar: 10.8gVitamin C: 7.4mgCalcium: 26mg
Video
Notes
Texture and storage: These are frozen treats, not soft refrigerated cheesecake bites. Whole-milk Greek yogurt gives a richer center than nonfat yogurt. Serve after a brief softening period, keep the remaining batch frozen and avoid repeated thawing and refreezing. Contains milk; some chocolate also contains soy. Check ingredient labels for allergies.
Nutrition: Estimated per one of 12 equal clusters from the stated quantities, representative whole-milk Greek yogurt and semisweet chocolate labels, and standard fruit, honey, vanilla and coconut-oil values. All the coating is counted even though a little may remain in the bowl. Brands and portion size vary.
Cost: Illustrative US grocery-budget assumptions, not a store quote: yogurt $4.48/907 g × 240 g, strawberries $2.98/454 g × 150 g, chocolate $3.24/340 g × 170 g, honey $3.98/340 g × 21 g, vanilla $4.48/59 ml × 5 ml, coconut oil $5.48/414 g × 14 g. Calculated before rounding: about US$4.60 for 12 clusters or US$0.38 each. Excludes tax, delivery, equipment and energy.
Video: MsVegan demonstrates the same mix, freeze and chocolate-dip method. The video uses non-dairy vanilla yogurt, maple syrup, larger portions and more chocolate; this recipe uses plain dairy Greek yogurt, honey, vanilla and smaller clusters. Follow this card’s amounts and freezing cues.
