zen California Grape and Yogurt Clusters Recipe
Indulge in the delicious combination of sweet California grapes, creamy vanilla yogurt, and rich bittersweet chocolate with these frozen clusters. Perfect for a refreshing treat!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 7 mounds 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing, Melting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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California Grapes:
- 1 generous cup halved black Grapes from California
Vanilla Yogurt Mixture:
- 3/4 cup plain non-fat vanilla Greek Yogurt
- 2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Chocolate Coating:
- 2 1/2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare Grapes: Wash and halve the black Grapes from California. Pat dry and set aside.
- Mix Yogurt: In a bowl, combine the plain non-fat vanilla Greek Yogurt with pure vanilla extract. Stir well.
- Coat Grapes: Dip each grape half into the yogurt mixture, coating evenly. Place on a lined baking sheet.
- Freeze: Freeze the coated grape halves until firm, about 1-2 hours.
- Melt Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the bittersweet chocolate and olive oil together, stirring until smooth.
- Dip & Freeze: Dip each frozen grape cluster into the melted chocolate, coating partially. Return to the baking sheet and freeze until the chocolate sets.
- Serve: Enjoy the chocolate-dipped frozen California Grape and Yogurt Clusters chilled.
Notes
- You can customize these clusters by using different types of grapes or adding toppings like chopped nuts before the chocolate sets.
- Store any leftover clusters in an airtight container in the freezer for future snacking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cluster
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 4.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: California grapes, frozen clusters, yogurt dessert, chocolate-dipped grapes
