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    Home » Gluten-Free Desserts » Light Cherry Yogurt Coconut Fool

    Light Cherry Yogurt Coconut Fool

    Published: Jan 20, 2019 · Modified: May 29, 2019 by Elaine · This post may contain Amazon affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This blog generates income via ads · 12 Comments

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    Enjoy a lighter version of a classic dessert with this cherry fool made with fresh or frozen cherries and creamy Greek yogurt instead of heavy whipping cream. This delicious mini cherry dessert is easy to make. It's a healthier version of a traditional cherry fool!

    Light Cherry Coconut Yogurt Fool

    Mini desserts like this Light Cherry Coconut Yogurt Fool are often all we want after a big meal. This no-bake mini dessert is lightly sweetened with your choice of sweetener. Cherries add a delicate colour and natural sweetness. Pretty in pink!

    Lightened up Cherry Coconut Yogurt Fool in mini dessert cups

    ❤️ Why you'll love this cherry dessert

    This mini cherry dessert is ideal for any time of the year. When fresh cherries are available, it's a great way to celebrate cherry season! Frozen cherries are available year-round and they're already pitted!  

    This Cherry Coconut Yogurt Fool is perfect for a date night dessert at home, for Valentine's Day, Christmas, Mother's Day or any time you want a light healthy dessert.

    I lightened this traditional English dessert by substituting plain Greek yogurt for whipping cream. While you can certainly use the sweetener of your choice, I use zero-calorie Monkfruit with erythritol in this recipe.

    Since cherries and almond flavours go hand-in-hand, I added a tiny bit of pure almond extract to the mix. To add some contrast in texture and taste, I topped the dessert glasses with chopped salted pistachios. Flaked almonds are also delicious, however, and they complement the cherry-almond flavour of this mini cherry dessert.

    What is a Fool?

    A "fool" dessert is made by folding puréed fruit into either a sweet custard or whipped cream. I have a delicious recipe for an easy Raspberry Rhubarb Fool here on the blog that you might like.

    Close up view of Light Cherry Coconut Yogurt Fool

    Let's make it!

    Ingredients to make this Light Cherry Coconut Yogurt Fool

    You'll find a complete list of ingredients with amounts in the recipe card below. Here are a few notes about the ingredients.

    • Greek yogurt:  use a very firm variety, the kind you can stand a spoon up in. You can use a light yogurt, or full-fat.
    • coconut:  medium unsweetened. It's optional if you don't like coconut.
    • sweetener:  zero-calorie sweetener (Monkfruit with erythritol is my favourite),  but you can use sugar or honey if you'd prefer.
    • cherries:  pitted, fresh or frozen. You'll purée ¼ cup in a blender and halve an additional ½ cup to fold in.
    • pure almond extract: just ¼ teaspooon is enough to give that almond flavour that goes so well with cherries.
    • roasted salted pistachios: coarsely chop to add a little salty interest, or substitute flaked almonds if you don't have pistachios.

    Tips to make this Mini Cherry Dessert

    To make this easy mini dessert, simply combine yogurt, coconut, sweetener, puréed cherries and almond extract in a small bowl.

    Gently fold in the halved cherries, fill dessert cups and garnish with a small dollop of yogurt and chopped nuts.

    Helpful Tips

    If you're not serving this cherry fool on the same day, add the nuts just before serving so they don't become soggy.

    To make this dessert richer, you could substitute ¼ to ½ of the yogurt with whipping cream.

    When you make this cherry fool, please leave a comment and a star rating below. Thanks in advance! Subscribe to my newsletter and have new recipes delivered straight to your inbox once a week.

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    Light Cherry Coconut Yogurt Fool

    Light Cherry Coconut Yogurt Fool

    A lightened up version of a traditional "fool" dessert. This Cherry Coconut Yogurt Fool is made with fresh or frozen cherries and Greek yogurt. Perfect as a mini dessert!
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American, Canadian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 107kcal
    Author: Elaine
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    Ingredients

    • 1 ⅓ cups Greek yogurt firm
    • 2 tablespoon coconut medium, unsweetened
    • 1.5 tablespoon sweetener sugar, honey, or zero-calorie sweetener like Monkfruit with erythritol or Swerve
    • ¼ cup cherries puréed
    • ½ cup cherries halved
    • ¼ teaspoon pure almond extract
    • 1 tablespoon salted pistachios or flaked almonds

    Instructions

    • Combine Greek yogurt, coconut, sweetener, puréed cherries and almond extract in a small bowl.
    • Gently fold in halved cherries.
    • Spoon into 4 mini dessert cups. Garnish with salted pistachios or flaked almonds. Chill until serving time.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 107kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 31mg | Potassium: 103mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 45IU | Vitamin C: 1.8mg | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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    Comments

    1. Denise@urbnspice

      January 25, 2019 at 3:27 pm

      5 stars
      I have everything to make this gorgeous dessert, Elaine! I am delighted to see your lovely recipe for Light Cherry Yogurt Coconut Fool. My grandchildren are gluten-free and dairy-free. I know that they will love it! Many thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    2. Wanda

      January 23, 2019 at 3:50 pm

      5 stars
      This looks like the perfect Valentine's Day treat! Or any day treat really! Gorgeous!

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        January 25, 2019 at 3:36 pm

        Thanks Wanda, It's an easy one to make quickly, even for a weekday dessert!

        Reply
    3. Bernice Hill

      January 22, 2019 at 4:56 pm

      5 stars
      What a fabulous light dessert...it would be stunning with coconut yoghurt for a vegan option. Wish I had one of these right now!

      Reply
    4. Leanne | Crumb Top Baking

      January 22, 2019 at 1:24 pm

      5 stars
      I love cherry desserts and pairing them with almond extract is a nice touch! This is a perfect lightened up dessert to enjoy for Valentines! Pretty too! Pinned!

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        January 23, 2019 at 3:52 pm

        Thanks Leanne. Now that I've discovered frozen cherries, I'm on a roll with cherry desserts!

        Reply
      • Anne

        June 16, 2022 at 7:47 pm

        This was incredibly delicious! I’m never buying store bought cherry yogurt again!

        Reply
        • Elaine

          June 17, 2022 at 11:55 am

          Thanks Anne! So happy to hear you liked this easy dessert!

    5. Sheryl

      January 21, 2019 at 6:06 pm

      mmm. . . . this looks yummy, and would be a perfect light dessert after a meal.

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        January 21, 2019 at 9:25 pm

        Thanks so much, Sheryl! Agreed, sometimes we just want a "taste" and don't need a big dessert. These mini desserts are perfect for those times! Thanks for commenting!

        Reply
    6. Cathy

      January 21, 2019 at 10:11 am

      5 stars
      What a pretty, light dessert - perfect for Valentine's Day! I agree that cherry and almond are a perfect combination! My husband loves cherries, so I'm Pinning this recipe.

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        January 21, 2019 at 9:25 pm

        Thanks Cathy!

        Reply

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