How to Make No-Bake Yogurt Pie with Chocolate Ganache
This delicious no-bake yogurt pie is the perfect summertime dessert. It’s fast and easy to make, with your favorite flavors: almonds, yogurt, raspberry jam, a date-nut crust, and velvety chocolate on top… irresistible.
It requires no oven time, uses only wholesome ingredients, and has a luxurious, creamy texture that makes it feel like a real treat. This no-bake yogurt pie with a chocolate topping is one of those quietly impressive desserts that delivers big flavor with little effort.
Best of all, itโs naturally gluten-free and free of refined sugar. It relies on dates and ripe avocados for natural sweetness and texture. However, you can make the chocolate ganache with either the chocolate avocado mousse recipe or the homemade Nutella recipe.
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Why You Will Love This Yogurt Pie Recipe
This yogurt pie is perfect for warm-weather days or when you want a nourishing dessert thatโs rich yet light, with distinct layers and textures. It combines the earthiness of pistachios and almond pulp from almond milk in the base, the creamy tang of strained homemade yogurt, and a smooth, velvety ganache with a subtle richness from dark chocolate and avocado.
If you like these no-bake desserts, there is a series of yogurt parfaits in a cup, like these strawberry, blackberry, and cherry. All of them are packed with fiber, fermented foods such as yogurt, and seasonal fruit.
You can also easily transform this into the same deliciousness in a cup, as mentioned above. Just layer the same ingredients- nut-and-date base, strained yogurt, jam (if using), and ganache- into small glass cups or jars.
This recipe is part of my ongoing love for desserts made from real ingredients. It brings together several of my tested recipesโ
- How to Make the Perfect Almond Milk at Home – and use the remaining pulp in delicious treats.
- How to Make the Best Date Paste – an extremely versatile sweetener for almost everything.
- How to Make Probiotic Yogurt – A favorite staple at home, it is used in countless recipes.
- Raspberry chia jam – a very high-fiber, tangy, naturally sweet seasonal jam.
- Chocolate avocado mousse – one of my secret, quick, and easy desserts, a star among my friends.
They all layer into a beautiful, healthy celebration of texture and flavor. Itโs the perfect example of a creamy yogurt dessert, avocado chocolate topping, and almond pulp crust- all in one slice.
Ingredients for this Delish No-Bake Yogurt Pie:
Base Layer:
- 100g almond meal/pulp. If you don’t make almond milk at home or have pulp, use almond flour. Learn more about these here.
- 100g raw pistachios
- 100g raw cashews
- 130g date paste. If you don’t have homemade or store-bought date paste, simply toss 6-7 soft Medjool dates into the blender.
Yogurt Layer:
- 600g strained Greek-style yogurt. Try to buy the best ingredients and live yogurt where possible. In this recipe, I use my homemade yogurt, strained overnight in cheesecloth.
Middle Layer:
- 100g raspberry chia jam, or any other jam you love. Can be skipped for a minimalist version.
Chocolate Ganache Layer:
- One portion of my fav chocolate avocado mousse, plus 80g melted 85% dark chocolate (check out my mousse recipe for full details). Or if you prefer a richer chocolate taste, use this homemade Nutella.
- If you don’t have any of these, just melted dark chocolate, a spoon of nut butter, and coconut oil will do the job.
Decoration:
- Fresh raspberries and chopped pistachios.
How to Make this Refined Sugar-Free Dessert
1. Prepare the Base:
In a food processor, pulse the pistachios and cashews until finely chopped. Add the almond meal/pulp and date paste. Pulse again just until combined and stickyโavoid over-blending to maintain a bit of texture.
Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of a 20cm springform cake tin. Use the back of a spoon or your fingers to gently press it down. Chill in the fridge while you prepare the yogurt layer.
2. Strain the Yogurt:
If not done already, strain your yogurt overnight in a cheesecloth or nut milk bag over a bowl in the fridge. This step is crucial for texture. It gives the pie body and firmness without gelatine or starch.
Spoon the strained yogurt onto the base and level it with a spatula. Smooth it down gently. If youโre using raspberry chia jam, spread it in a thin, even layer over the yogurt.
3. Prepare the Ganache:
Make a batch of avocado chocolate mousse, homemade Nutella, or simply mix 100g melted dark chocolate with a spoon of nut butter and coconut oil.
Using a spatula, gently spread the mousse over the yogurt or jam layer. Smooth the top and clean up any drips around the edge.
4. Chill Overnight:
Cover the tin and refrigerate overnight to let it set fully. The layers will firm up enough to slice cleanly, but the ganache will remain silky and soft.
5. Decorate and Serve:
Before serving, decorate with a handful of fresh raspberries and chopped pistachios for color and crunch.
Tips and Variations of this Healthy No-bake Dessert
- Substitute Options:
- Swap the raspberry chia jam for any sugar-free jam, or omit it altogether for a cleaner taste.
- You can replace the avocado ganache with melted dark chocolate or nut butter mixed with 2 tsp coconut oil for a firmer, glossier top. However, avocado creates a slightly softer, mousse-like layer.
- Storage:
- Store this pie in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- You can also freeze it, though the yogurt’s texture may change slightly upon thawing.
- Texture Note:
- The base will stay soft yet structured thanks to the nut-and-date blend.
- The yogurt gives a firm, creamy middle.
- The ganache has been tested multiple times and remains sliceable even with the avocado base.
FAQs
Can I use store-bought yogurt?
Yes, just make sure itโs full-fat Greek yogurt and strain it overnight for the best texture.
Can I use almond flour instead of almond meal/pulp?
Yes, but the texture will be denser and less moist. Almond meal/pulp is softer and works beautifully in raw bases. Add a splash of almond milk to make the base stickier.
Can I make it vegan?
Use a thick coconut yogurt or soy-based Greek-style yogurt alternative, and make sure your dark chocolate is dairy-free.
Is it sweet enough without added sugar?
Absolutely. The natural sweetness of date paste and raspberry chia jam gives it a gentle, balanced flavor. For a sweeter version, add more date paste to the chocolate ganache.
How long does this yogurt pie keep?
Up to 5 days in the fridge. Store covered to avoid drying out.
Can I skip the jam layer?
Yes! Itโs optional and adds fruitiness, but the pie is delicious without it, too.
No-Bake Yogurt Pie with Chocolate Ganache
Equipment
Ingredients
Base Layer:
Yogurt Layer:
- 600 g Yogurt Greek or homemade yogurt, strained overnight in cheesecloth
- 1 tbsp Honey optional
Jam Layer:
- 100 g Raspberry chia jam homemade or any sugar-free store-bought
Chocolate Ganache Layer:
- Dark Chocolate see the notes above
Decoration:
Instructions
Prepare the Base:
- In a food processor, pulse the pistachios and cashews until finely chopped. Add almond meal/pulp and date paste. Pulse again just until combined and sticky, avoiding over-blending.
- Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of a 20cm springform cake tin. Use the back of a spoon or your fingers to gently press it down.
- Set in the fridge to chill while you prepare the yogurt layer.
Strain the Yogurt:
- If not done already, strain your yogurt overnight in a cheesecloth or nut milk bag over a bowl in the fridge.
Add layers:
- Spoon the strained yogurt onto the base and level it with a spatula. Smooth it down gently.
- Spread the raspberry chia jam (if using) in a thin, even layer over the yogurt.
Prepare the Ganache:
- Make your ganache using your preferred method – see the notes.
- Using a spatula, gently spread the ganache over the yogurt or jam layer. Smooth the top and clean up any drips around the edge.
Decorate and Chill Overnight:
- Cover the tin and refrigerate the pie overnight to allow it to set fully. The layers will firm up.
- Decorate with a handful of fresh raspberries and chopped pistachios for color and crunch.
Serve:
- Slice the pie with a wet knife, place it in a dessert plate, and enjoy!
Notes
- One portion of chocolate avocado mousse, with the addition of 80g melted 85% dark chocolate (check out my mousse recipe for full details). Or if you prefer a richer chocolate taste, use thisย homemade Nutella.
- If you donโt have any of these, just melted dark chocolate, a spoon of nut butter, and coconut oil will do the job.
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