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Yogurt and Cherry Red Wine Sauce Recipe

This yogurt and cherry red wine sauce recipe is easy and makes a simple, yet elegant dessert. You'll be surprised to find how Greek yogurt tastes awesome as a sweet treat.
  • cook TIME 30 mins
  • prep TIME 5 mins
  • total TIME 35 mins
Course: DessertCuisine: Global
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 260 kcal
Author: Tuyet Pham, Luna Regina

Ingredients (7)

  • 2 cups red wine
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 lb cherries sliced and pitted
  • 1 star anise whole
  • 1/8 tsp vanilla bean paste
  • 6 cups plain Greek yogurt frozen
  • 2 tbsp mint leaves 3-4 baby leaves

INSTRUCTIONS

1

Simmer 2 cups red wine and 1 cup sugar in a saucepan over low heat until the sugar dissolves completely.

2

Add 1 lb cherries, 1 star anise, and 1/8 tsp vanilla bean paste. Continue to simmer for 10 minutes until the cherries are softened.

3

Take the cherries out at this point, because we don’t want to overcook them. Continue to reduce the mixture for 20 minutes, or until it reaches your desired consistency.

4

Serve with 6 cups scoops of frozen yogurt as dessert. Garnish with mint leaves.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 260kcal | Fat 7g | Saturated Fat 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat 1g | Monounsaturated Fat 3g | Cholesterol 19mg | Sodium 52mg | Potassium 341mg | Carbohydrate 30g | Fiber 1g | Sugar 27g | Protein 13g | Vitamin A 60IU | Vitamin C 3mg | Calcium 153mg | Iron 1mg