Fruity Yoghurt Shortbread Sundae - a Delicious combination of mixed berries, lemon flavoured Greek yoghurt and crumbled shortbread for a perfect after dinner dessert.
You've eaten dinner and a little while later fancy something sweet. How about this yummy Fruity Yoghurt Shortbread Sundae? It is a delicious treat and feels so decadent.
Making a dessert like this with fruit and Greek yoghurt is a much healthier option too. The addition of a crumbled shortbread just takes it to that next level of deliciousness. Perfection!!
Calories in Fruity Yoghurt Shortbread Sundae
This recipe serves 2 and is 234 calories per serving.
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Ingredients Notes
To make this recipe you will need the following ingredients:
- Frozen mixed berries: Frozen berries work perfectly for creating a quick fruity layer for the sundae. As they thaw slightly, they become juicy and syrupy which pairs beautifully with the yoghurt.
- Fat-free plain Greek yoghurt: Greek yoghurt adds a creamy texture while keeping the dessert lighter. It also gives a lovely tang that balances the sweetness of the berries and shortbread.
- Lemon juice and zest: Add freshness and brighten all the flavours in the yoghurt mixture.
- Lemon extract: Optional, but it boosts the lemon flavour and gives the yoghurt an extra fresh citrus taste. A little goes a long way.
- Granulated sweetener: Helps sweeten the yoghurt and berries without needing extra sugar. Adjust to taste depending on how sweet your berries are.
- Shortbread fingers: Add that buttery crumbly texture which makes the sundae feel a little more indulgent. Crush lightly before layering.
- Fresh raspberries : Add freshness, colour, and extra bursts of fruity flavour throughout the sundae.
Once you've gathered all the ingredients and prepared them accordingly, you're all set to create this easy and delightful recipe.
See the recipe card for specific quantities and instructions.
Variations and Substitutes
There are plenty of easy ways to adapt this fruit yoghurt shortbread sundae depending on what you have on hand.
- Finish with fresh mint or extra lemon zest for a fresher flavour.
- Swap the mixed berries and raspberries for strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, cherries, peaches, mango, pineapple, banana or any other fruit you like.
- Use flavoured Greek yoghurt like vanilla, strawberry, raspberry, lemon, or coconut instead of plain.
- Add chocolate chips, grated dark chocolate, or a drizzle of melted chocolate for a more indulgent version.
- Replace the shortbread with granola, crushed digestive biscuits, graham crackers, oat cookies, or gluten-free biscuits.
- Add chopped nuts like almonds, pecans, walnuts, pistachios, or hazelnuts for extra crunch.
- Swirl through peanut butter, almond butter, Biscoff spread, or chocolate hazelnut spread.
- Coconut flakes or toasted coconut add extra texture and flavour.
- Add chia seeds or flaxseed for extra fibre.
- A drizzle of honey or maple syrup works well if you prefer extra sweetness.
Make in Advance
This fruit yoghurt shortbread sundae is great for making ahead. You can prepare the yoghurt mixture and berry layers in advance and keep them covered in the fridge for up to 2 days. If assembling ahead, I recommend adding the broken crumbled shortbread just before serving so it stays crisp and keeps that lovely buttery crunch rather than softening in the yoghurt.
More Yoghurt Desserts
Looking for some other Yoghurt based desserts? Check out the following:
- Creme Egg Yoghurt Parfait
- Banana Granola Yoghurt Parfait
- Pumpkin Granola Yoghurt Parfait
- Mint Chocolate Yoghurt Parfait
- Pear Crumble Yogurt Parfait
- Baileys Cookies and Cream Yogurt Parfait
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Recipe Card
Fruity Yoghurt Shortbread Sundae
Fruity Yoghurt Shortbread Sundae - a Delicious combination of mixed berries, lemon flavoured Greek yoghurt and crumbled shortbread for a perfect after dinner dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (120g) of frozen mixed berries
- 350g (1.5 cups) of fat-free plain Greek yoghurt
- juice and zest of half a lemon
- couple of drops of lemon extract (optional)
- 2 tablespoons of granulated sweetener
- 2 shortbread fingers - (can use a gluten free alternative)
- 0.5 cups of fresh raspberries
Instructions
- Add the frozen berries to a.bowl and let defrost (or microwave for 30-40 secs)
- Add the yoghurt to a bowl with the sweetner, lemon juice and zest, and couple of drops of lemon extract (optional - see notes) and whisk until all combined.
- Add the shortbread fingers to a bag and roughly bash to smaller pieces
- Using two glass (I use no stem wine glass) add a ¼ of the yoghurt to each glass.
- Then add the defrosted berries to the top of the yoghurt.
- Sprinkle in half the broken up shortbread fingers
- Top with the remaining yoghurt and the remaining broken up shortbread and a few fresh raspberries (blueberries or strawberries are great too).
- Dig in and enjoy!!
Notes
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Nutrition Information
Yield
2Serving Size
1 SUNDAEAmount Per Serving Calories 243Total Fat 5.4gSaturated Fat 3.4gCholesterol 10mgSodium 165mgCarbohydrates 34.2gFiber 4gSugar 14.6gProtein 18.9g
SHE-FIT says
YUM! ! ! This looks great. I want to eat this now 🙂
britmumincanada says
it was very yummy 😀