This wholesome Greek yogurt fruit tart comes together with a simple 3-ingredient crust, protein-packed Greek yogurt, and all your favorite seasonal fresh fruits. Naturally gluten free, this no-bake recipe comes together in minutes and is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a healthy dessert.
I originally published this recipe in 2015 and have since added new photos and more success tips.
One reader, Jen, commented: โThis is such an easy and delicious recipe! I would bring it anywhere and I am convinced that everyone would love it, whether they are eating healthy or not. Will be made often. โ โ โ โ โ โ
Simple and lightly sweet, this Greek yogurt fruit tart is one of my favorite dishes to bring to any spring or summer gathering when seasonal fresh fruits are aplenty. With just a few ingredients, itโs hardly even a recipeโฆ but I knew this refreshing beauty deserved a permanent home on my website. I know youโll appreciate having this no-bake recipe in your apron pocket, too!
I make this no-bake treat often when Iโm choosing from my lighter healthy dessert recipes. Sorry, chocolate cake.
Like an even easier version of fruit pizza, todayโs Greek yogurt fruit tart is wholesome and delightfully fresh. The most difficult part is cutting up the fruit, but if you use blueberries, blackberries, and/or raspberries, you skip that entirely.
Literally, dessert doesnโt get much easier than this. This recipe also joins 30+ others in my collection of Quick Dessert Recipesโready in 1 hour or less!
I love including this dessert on brunch menus because itโs a gluten-free and egg-free option. Itโs also fantastic for bridal showers, baby showers, special family gatherings, or alongside other Motherโs Day recipes or Fatherโs Day recipes. But you donโt need a special occasionโฆ enjoy a slice for breakfast or as a lighter dessert on a warm summer evening. A true *anytime* treat that you can also feel good about!
3 Parts to This Greek Yogurt Fruit Tart
They say that good things come in 3s, and the lovely layers in this Greek yogurt fruit tart are no exception.
- Date Nut Crust: Makes this a naturally gluten-free recipe.
- Creamy Greek Yogurt: Use your favorite flavor.
- Assorted Fruit: Pretty AND tasty.
Easy 3-Ingredient Crust
Yes, you read that correctly. Just 3 easy ingredientsโcashews, almonds, and Medjool datesโcome together for the crust of this tart.
The recipe used to call for just cashews and dates, and the crust was certainly tasty, but it was very soft and sticky. I really like the addition of almonds because they add a little texture. The crust is still nice and soft, but isnโt as flimsy. Taste testers agreed, so youโll see that update in the recipe below.
Start by soaking the pitted dates in warm water for about 10 minutes, then cut them in half before processing with the nuts. Why soak the dates first? Theyโll blend much easier with the nuts.
Combine cashews, almonds, and the soaked and halved dates in a food processor or blender/chopper, and pulse/blend until a moist โdoughโ forms. Using a spatula or the back of measuring cup, press the crust into a lined 9-inch tart pan, making sure to cover the bottom and up the sides. If you donโt have a tart pan, use a 9-inch round cake pan or 9-inch pie dish.
Yes. Raisins or dried cranberries are a fine substitution.
Yes. For a nut-free crust, try the shortbread crust from this lemon blueberry tart. Extend the bake time to 25 minutes. Or try the pastry crust from this fresh fruit tart or the graham cracker crust from this peanut butter cup tart. Follow the baking instructions for those crusts. Cool completely before adding the yogurt and fruit.
Use Your Favorite Greek Yogurt
For the Greek yogurt filling, simply spread your favorite flavor into the crust. Thatโs literally itโno other ingredients or fillers required. (Itโs like this recipe keeps getting simpler as we go on, eh?!) I usually use vanilla-flavored Greek yogurt because it pairs nicely with a variety of fruits. Strawberry yogurt would be fantastic with sliced strawberries on top. Plain Greek yogurt works for a less sweet option.
You need 1 cup of Greek yogurt to fill your no-bake tart shell. If you purchase one of the larger containers at the store, use the leftovers in these whole wheat pancakes or these Greek yogurt lemon bars.
You could certainly try using a plant-based yogurt instead.
Add Your Fruit Toppings
When it comes to the fruit topping, pretty much anything goes. I like using kiwi, mandarin oranges, blueberries, blackberries, and strawberries. Feel free to use any or all of these toppings, or choose your favorite variety of fresh fruits.
Get creative with the fruit tart โartโ on top, and you can use my fruit pizza as design inspiration. Or if youโre serving a crowd, leave the tart plain and let guests add their own fruit. Kids love to help with this.
Finicky fruits: I donโt recommend watermelon due to its high water content, or frozen fruit because of the juices they release when thawing. You can use banana or apple slices, but they brown quickly. Brush them with a little lemon juice and serve the tart right away.
For an optional glossy finish, you can brush the fresh fruit with a mixture of apricot preserves and water.
What to Serve With Your Greek Yogurt Fruit Tart
You donโt need to serve this with anything else if itโs for dessert (maybe some chocolate chips on top?!). But if youโre serving this as part of your brunch or breakfast menu, it rounds out nicely with a breakfast casserole, frittata, or quiche, or a batch of homemade biscuits or croissants.
More Fresh Fruit Recipes
If youโre like me and look for any opportunity to bake with seasonal fresh fruits, here are a few more favorites:
- Berry Cobbler
- Berries & Cream French Toast Casserole
- Berry Galette or Strawberry Peach Galette
- Healthy Berry Streusel Bars (also gluten free)
- Fresh Berry Cream Cake or Pavlova
- Berry Icebox Cake
For more gluten free options, here are 40 gluten free dessert recipes that everyone loves, including my cranberry frangipane tart.
No-Bake Greek Yogurt Fruit Tart
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: serves 8-10
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Description
This is a healthy no-bake breakfast fruit tart made with a gluten-free 3-ingredient crust, protein-packed Greek yogurt, and plenty of fresh fruit.
Ingredients
- 15 pitted Medjool dates (about 230g), soaked in warm water for 10 minutes*
- 3/4 cup (100g) unsalted cashews*
- 3/4 cup (100g) unsalted almonds
- 1 cup (250g) Greek yogurt (plain or any flavor)
- assorted sliced fresh fruit
- optional for topping: 2 Tablespoons apricot preserves mixed with 1 Tablespoon water
Instructions
- Spray the bottom of a 9-inch tart pan, 9-inch cake pan, or 9-inch pie dish with nonstick spray. Line with parchment paper. (I usually just cut a parchment paper circle slightly larger than the pan.) The parchment prevents the crust from sticking to the pan, and the nonstick spray helps keep the parchment in place as you press in the crust.
- Soak the dates in warm water for 10 minutes. Drain them, and then cut in half before using.
- In a food processor or blender, pulse the dates, cashews, and almonds together until a thick โdoughโ is formed and the nuts are all broken up, as pictured above. The dough will be sticky. Press evenly into prepared tart pan and partly up the sides.
- Spread the yogurt on top of the crust. Decorate with fresh fruit. Mix together the optional preserves and water topping, and brush over fruit for a glossy finish.
- Slice and serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day before serving. Cover and store leftover tart in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Notes
- Make Ahead Instructions: The crust can be made 1 day in advance. Cover tightly and keep in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Continue with step 4.
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- Dates: Instead of dates, try 1 and 1/2 cups (240g) raisins or dried cranberries.
- Nuts: Instead of cashews, you can use walnuts or pistachios. You could also use all walnuts, instead of almonds and cashews. I donโt recommend using ALL cashews because it makes for a very sticky, flimsy crust. You want some almonds (or other firmer nut) with the cashews. If desired, use salted nuts for a salty-sweet crust.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 239
- Sugar: 26.9 g
- Sodium: 8.4 mg
- Fat: 10.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 35.4 g
- Protein: 6.3 g
- Cholesterol: 0.9 mg
Reader Comments and Reviews
Hey Sally! I made these in tart forms and they were amazing! It was a crowd favorite and there were hardly any left!
I am trying to re-make them in mini tart forms. Would I keep everything the same in terms of measurements? Cant wait to try these again ๐
Hi Safra, weโre sure you could make mini tarts, but we havenโt tested it. Let us know if you try!
Thank you! Your site is my baking go to. The directions are clear and recipes are delicious. I very much appreciate the way your recipes are so adaptable to what I have on hand in my panty. My family, friends and I thank you. for all the yummy food.
This was a wonderful recipe โ simple, adaptable and healthy! My mom is on a special diet and this was her first sweet treat. It was a hit with all at her birthday party. Canโt wait to explore more of your recipes.
do u have to use cashews can u substitute with other nuts
Hi Elizabeth, We have a few options listed in the recipe Notes. We like to use walnuts!
Can I make the crust 2 days (or 1 and a half) before using it? I am so busy Iโm trying to prep everything ahead of time.
Hi Olivia, The crust can be made 1 day in advance. Cover tightly and keep in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Continue with step 4.
Iโm wondering if you can make these individualized? Maybe in cupcake tins (or another idea if you have one) so I can serve it to kids at preschool for snack. Thoughts?
Absolutely. You may want to use cupcake liners so theyโre a lot easier to get out of the pan.
Oh my!!
I was trying to think of something for dessert thatโs a healthier option. The crust! I used Key Lime Greek Yogurt for mine!
hi sally, would you recommend baking the crust and cooling before filling? ty
Hi Sonny, this is a completely no-bake recipe. The crust comes together without any baking.
ty lexi,
how about adding honey to the plain greek yogurt so itโs not so tart? iโm not using flavored yogurt because of the added sugar. if honey is fine, what amount do you suggest? ty ๐
Hi Sonny, you could certainly do that. Weโd start with a few teaspoons, taste, and then adjust further to your liking.
Are the nuts toasted and or raw?
I usually use raw, but you can use toasted/roasted.
I made two of these tarts last week! Itโs works well for dessert or with a cup of coffee in the morning. Sometimes I use regular pitted dates to cut a little sweetness. Iโve also done a version where I purรฉe strawberries, add a little squeezed lemon and layer that over the yogurt before I put place the fruit on top. Thank you Sally!
Delicious! So glad you love it.