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Frozen Yogurt Fruit Appetizer Recipe

Frozen Yogurt Fruit Appetizer Recipe

Fresh strawberries, blueberries, apple, and banana macerate in sweet white wine or apple cider with brown sugar, then top creamy vanilla frozen yogurt with toasted chopped almonds for crunch. This elegant yet simple appetizer looks fancy but takes minutes to assemble, delivering invigorating balance of sweet berries, crisp fruit, and creamy yogurt without heavy indulgence.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: British
Calories: 165
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup strawberries hulled and halved
  • 2/3 cup blueberries picked over
  • 1 apple peeled and diced
  • 2 bananas cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar or brown sugar substitute
  • 1/2 cup sweet white wine or apple cider
  • Almonds toasted and chopped fine
  • 2 cups vanilla frozen yogurt

Method
 

  1. Begin by preparing your fruits, which is indispensable for a seamless assembly process. Hull and halve 1 cup of strawberries, pick over 2/3 cup of blueberries to remove any stems or debris, peel and dice 1 apple into bite-sized pieces, and cut 2 bananas into 1-inch pieces. In a large mixing bowl, combine all the prepared fruits together.
  2. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of brown sugar (or brown sugar substitute) over the fruit mixture and gently toss to coat evenly. Pour 1/2 cup of sweet white wine or apple cider over the fruits, stirring gently to guarantee the liquid is distributed throughout.
  3. Allow this mixture to sit for about 10-15 minutes, allowing the fruits to release their natural juices and absorb the sweet liquid.
  4. While the fruit is macerating, prepare your toasted almonds by chopping them into fine pieces if you haven’t already done so. The toasting process is pivotal—whether you toast them yourself or use pre-toasted almonds—as this brings out their rich, nutty flavor and ensures maximum crunch.
  5. When you’re ready to serve, place a generous scoop of 2 cups vanilla frozen yogurt into serving bowls or glasses. Top each serving with a portion of the macerated fruit mixture, including some of the accumulated liquid, and finish with a sprinkle of the finely chopped toasted almonds.
  6. Serve immediately while the frozen yogurt is still cold and creamy, creating a beautiful contrast with the cool, juicy fruits and the warm, crunchy almond topping.

Notes

What to Serve With Fruit Appetizers

Now that you’ve got your flavor combinations locked in, the real question becomes what’s going to pair well alongside this frozen yogurt fruit situation. I’d suggest keeping things simple with crispy cookies like biscotti or shortbread—they give you that satisfying crunch against the creamy yogurt.
Pound cake works beautifully too, especially if you’re feeling a bit fancier than usual. Want something lighter? Graham crackers do the job without overwhelming your palate. You could also serve this alongside a light brunch spread: maybe some pastries or muffins for guests who want something more substantial.
The key is choosing accompaniments that won’t compete with your fruit and yogurt mixture. Think of it as creating balance rather than piling everything onto one plate.