Frozen Yogurt Cherry Bark is a cold, creamy and healthy dessert. Made with thick dairy-free yogurt, sweet cherries, unsweetened cherry fruit spread, and a refined sugar-free dark chocolate topping. This decadent chocolate cherry combo turned into a refreshing treat you’ll want to snack on all the time! Try our delicious Paleo Almond Bark for another guilt-free, sweet treat!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Quick to make: It takes just 10 minutes of active prep time to make this frozen yogurt cherry bark.
No baking: You only need your freezer to set the bark.
Allergy friendly: It is naturally dairy-free, gluten-free, and grain-free.
It’s Paleo: Having no gluten, grains, or dairy, it is the perfect dish if you need to keep it Paleo friendly.
Ingredients You Will Need
Non-dairy yogurt: like cashew yogurt, almond yogurt, or coconut cream yogurt is best for this frozen yogurt cherry bark.
Cherry fruit spread: is a type of fruit spread, similar to jam or preserves, made primarily from cherries. I love St. Dalfour for all of their fruit spreads as they are refined sugar free and loaded with pieces of fruit.
Cherries: are small round, stone fruits that grow on trees and come in a variety of colors. They are known for their sweet or tart flavor and are enjoyed fresh, dried or cooked.
Dark chocolate chips: have a higher cocoa content with a more intense flavor than milk chocolate. Opt for dairy-free and refined sugar-free to keep this recipe Paleo friendly.
Coconut oil: uses fresh coconut while refined coconut oil typically uses copra. I always use refined coconut oil as it has a milder scent and flavor but a higher smoke point.
Instructions
In a bowl: mix yogurt and fruit spread to combine.
Line a rimmed pan: with parchment paper.
Pour the yogurt mixture onto the pan: spreading it evenly with a spatula.
Place frozen or fresh pitted cherries: randomly over the yogurt mixture.
Place in freezer: for several hours till set.
Melt the chocolate: and coconut oil in microwave in 30 second increments mixing till melted.
Drizzle over the bark: and refreeze for 15 minutes.
Break into pieces: and enjoy!
Recipe Tips and Tricks
Don’t skip the parchment paper: so the bark does not stick to the pan.
Spread the yogurt: thinly and evenly over the pan for uniform thickness when breaking it into pieces.
Pick sweet dark cherries: whether using fresh or frozen, dark cherries are best.
Recipe Variations
Crunchy add-ins: Chopped almonds, pistachios or unsweetened coconut flakes are delicious on top!
Flaky salt: sprinkled on top.
Storage Tips
You can store this frozen yogurt cherry bark in a zip lock bag in the freezer for up to two weeks for optimal freshness.
FAQ’s About Frozen Yogurt Cherry Bark
Why is my yogurt bark icy?
Avoid using regular yogurt which is thinner and can become icy upon freezing.
Can I use maple syrup in place of the cherry fruit spread?
Yes, however the cherry bark will not have a rich cherry flavor as with the fruit spread.
Frozen Yogurt Cherry Bark
Ingredients
Method
- In a bowl, mix the yogurt and fruit spread to combine.
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pour the yogurt mixture onto the pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- Place the frozen or fresh pitted cherries randomly over the yogurt mixture.
- Place in the freezer for several hour till set.
- Melt the chocolate with the coconut oil in the microwave in 30 second increments, stirring till melted.
- Drizzle over the bark and refreeze for 15 minutes longer.
- Break the bark into pieces.
- Enjoy!
