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Home » Desserts » Red Wine Mixed Berry Yogurt Tart

Red Wine Mixed Berry Yogurt Tart

June 19, 2014 By Shannon @ Yup, it's Vegan 12 Comments

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We’re still a couple of weeks out from the 4th of July, but I thought I’d share this mixed berry yogurt tart recipe in advance for anyone who feels inspired to tackle a red, white, and blue vegan dessert as part of their celebration. As far as desserts go this is on the light and refreshing side, which is becoming increasingly important as the temperatures here rise. Though will I admit I couldn’t resist turning on the oven one last time for another awesome strawberry recipe (coming soon!). But anyway.

Red Wine Mixed Berry Yogurt Tart - Yup, it's Vegan

On the topic of non-dairy yogurt, this is a berry yogurt tart after all… so the yogurt flavor is fairly prominent. Which I love! But that means that you need to love the non-dairy yogurt that you’re starting with, since the flavor will carry through. For the best texture, you’ll want to select a Greek-style option, preferably almond or coconut-based (I used cultured coconut milk – which is the option that I most strongly recommend). The higher fat content and lower hydration level will prevent the tart from getting icy in the freezer.

We had a new Harris Teeter’s location open up in Baltimore; I was in the neighborhood visiting a friend and stopped in to check out their selection. Lo and behold, I found plain, UNsweetened nondairy yogurt there, which is something that I have never before seen sold in the city – not even at Whole Foods. I guess I will probably be back! Either that or I’ll get the hang of making my own =].

Red Wine Mixed Berry Yogurt Tart - Yup, it's Vegan

I actually made this a few weeks back, since I thought it would take more tries to come out right. I used frozen berries. If you want to make this and are using fresh berries, you may need to fiddle with the amount of sweetener and liquid. I am confident it will still turn out well. Due to the alcohol content in the berry layers, and the higher fat content in the yogurt layer, it will freeze to a soft and dreamy texture. Trust me on this one. I fed it to a whole group of dairy-eaters and they went nuts over it. Between this yogurt tart and the chewy coconut cookies, I’m starting to suddenly have more friends than I used to…

I’ve provided a substitution options for those who want to use less or no alcohol for whatever reason. You may have already observed that it’s kind of a pain to make it because the multiple layers have to set in the freezer. Luckily, the hands-on time is not too much. For U.S. readers, this mixed berry yogurt tart is perfect for celebrating Independence Day! For non-U.S. readers, it’s objectively delicious.

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Boozy Mixed Berry Yogurt Tart

A creamy vegan no-bake tart made with layers of balsamic blueberry, yogurt, and red wine strawberry.

Course Dessert
Cuisine dairy-free, refined sugar-free, soy-free, vegan
Keyword berry yogurt tart
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Total Yield 8 servings
Calories Per Serving 127 kcal
Author Yup, it's Vegan

Ingredients

  • graham cracker crust (or use your own favorite crust recipe)

For the balsamic blueberry layer:

  • 1 cup frozen blueberries (not thawed)
  • 2 tsp balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • pinch salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp refined coconut oil

For the yogurt layer:

  • 2/3 cup plain, unsweetened non-dairy yogurt (I used So Delicious brand)
  • 1 ripe banana
  • 4 tsp maple syrup
  • pinch salt
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp almond extract
  • 1 tbsp refined coconut oil

For the strawberry pinot noir layer:

  • 10 large strawberries
  • 1/4 cup pinot noir (or wine of choice - zinfandel is also nice with strawberries; see notes for non-alcohol option)
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • pinch salt
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp almond extract
  • 1 tbsp refined coconut oil

Instructions

  1. Prepare your graham cracker crust and press it into a round baking dish. Place in the freezer to set.

For the balsamic blueberry layer:

  1. Add the blueberries, vinegar, maple syrup, and salt to a small saucepan. Bring to a gentle boil and reduce to a simmer. Cook for about 5 minutes, until the blueberries have released their liquid and the mixture is reduced down slightly.
  2. Taste for sweetness and adjust as needed. Stir in the vanilla extract and coconut oil. Use an immersion blender, or transfer to a blender or food processor, and combine until smooth.

  3. Let cool for 20-30 minutes before spreading on top of the graham cracker crust; return the dish to the freezer to set.

For the yogurt layer:

  1. Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor. Adjust sweetness as needed. Once the blueberry layer is set, spread the yogurt layer on top. Return the dish to the freezer to set.

For the pinot noir strawberry layer:

  1. Add all ingredients except for the coconut oil to a small saucepan. Bring to a gentle boil and then reduce to a simmer. Cook until the strawberries have softened and released their juices, the alcohol taste has diminished, and the mixture is somewhat reduced, about 7 to 10 minutes. Stir in the coconut oil.

  2. Taste for sweetness and adjust as needed. Use an immersion blender, blender or food processor to combine until smooth.
  3. Let cool for 20-30 minutes, then spread on top of the yogurt layer.

  4. The tart will be ready to go after the strawberry layer sets for about an hour. Store leftovers tightly covered in the freezer.

Recipe Notes

ALCOHOL-FREE: To make without alcohol, use a fruit juice of choice in place of the wine in the strawberry layer. Double the amount of vanilla extract and almond extract, and stir them in after cooking instead of cooking them in with the mixture. (The small amount of alcohol content in the extracts will help the texture of the frozen dessert).

OIL-FREE: I originally made this recipe oil-free, so I know it will work if you just omit the oil. But the texture will be a little icy, especially in the berry layers. If you're comfortable cooking with oil, I recommend using it.

NUTRITION: Nutrition facts exclude the graham cracker crust.

Nutrition Facts
Boozy Mixed Berry Yogurt Tart
Amount Per Serving (1 slice)
Calories 127 Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Sodium 30mg1%
Potassium 125mg4%
Carbohydrates 17g6%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 12g13%
Vitamin C 19.8mg24%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Red Wine Mixed Berry Yogurt Tart - Yup, it's Vegan

 

Filed Under: Desserts, Summer Tagged With: berries, nut-free, oil-free, refined sugar-free, soy-free

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Comments

  1. Kari @ bite-sized thoughts says

    June 21, 2014 at 10:29

    This looks amazing! I love yoghurt flavours, and berry flavours, and tart, so this seems perfect 🙂

    Reply
    • Shannon @ Yup, it's Vegan says

      June 21, 2014 at 20:02

      Thanks, Kari 🙂 berry season is the best!

      Reply
  2. dina says

    June 20, 2014 at 12:26

    5 stars
    it looks delicious!

    Reply
    • Shannon @ Yup, it's Vegan says

      June 21, 2014 at 20:02

      Thanks, Dina!

      Reply
  3. Cheryl says

    June 20, 2014 at 10:46

    Can we be bestest friends? K, thanks. (Bring red wine yogurt tarts!)

    This looks amaaaaaaaazing. Ugh. I love anything with booze in it!

    Reply
    • Shannon @ Yup, it's Vegan says

      June 21, 2014 at 20:01

      Thank you!! Yeah, I am starting to realize how many of my recipes involve booze and wondering if people are worried. Haha. But it just adds amazing flavor to everything!

      Reply
  4. Richa says

    June 19, 2014 at 13:30

    We definitely have berries on our mind 🙂 though i made those bars 2 weeks back. i have all the posts piling up.:)
    i love the layers and the balsamic blueberry. yum, the color is also so pretty!

    Reply
    • Shannon @ Yup, it's Vegan says

      June 21, 2014 at 20:01

      Same here… I have a string of recipe successes sitting in the drafts folder! Thank you!

      Reply
  5. Cadry says

    June 19, 2014 at 11:51

    I can understand why you’ve suddenly become so popular! That looks amazing.

    Reply
    • Shannon @ Yup, it's Vegan says

      June 21, 2014 at 20:00

      Thanks, Cadry!

      Reply
  6. Laura @ the gluten-free treadmill says

    June 19, 2014 at 09:17

    This looks SO delicious. Again, I wonder why we don’t live closer to each other.

    Reply
    • Shannon @ Yup, it's Vegan says

      June 21, 2014 at 20:00

      =P thanks girl!

      Reply

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