Red Velvet Frozen Yogurt

Red Velvet Frozen Yogurt is my go to when I want something cold and creamy without pulling out an ice cream machine. It has the familiar cocoa taste of red velvet, a smooth yogurt base, and a simple cream cheese swirl that brings everything together the way a good red velvet dessert should. It is easy, quick, and feels like the kind of treat you can make on a whim.

I love serving a scoop next to a warm slice of Pumpkin Pie because the contrast makes both desserts shine. It also pairs really well with my Flourless Oatmeal Peanut Butter Cookies. The peanut butter makes the red velvet flavor stand out even more, and the textures work perfectly together.

What Makes This Recipe So Good

This Red Velvet Frozen Yogurt recipe keeps everything straightforward while still giving you the signature taste of red velvet. The balance of yogurt and cocoa creates a clean flavor that does not get lost in the freezer, and the cream cheese swirl adds just enough structure to feel authentic to the dessert. The cookie dough stays soft when frozen, so the final result has consistent texture throughout instead of hard chunks. Because it is no churn and relies on simple mixing, you get dependable results without extra equipment or complicated timing.

What Goes Into Red Velvet Frozen Yogurt

This Red Velvet Frozen Yogurt gets its flavor and texture from a few key components that keep the recipe simple, balanced, and easy to prepare.

• Cocoa Powder: Provides the clear red velvet flavor and keeps the mixture from tasting overly sweet, giving the yogurt base a proper chocolate backbone.
• Non Fat Greek Yogurt: Creates a naturally thick base that freezes smoothly without becoming icy, allowing the recipe to stay scoopable even without an ice cream machine.
• Reduced Fat Cream Cheese: Adds the signature red velvet tang in both the cookie dough and the swirl, giving you the classic dessert flavor without making the mixture too dense.
• Chocolate Chips: Add small bites of chocolate throughout the frozen yogurt and hold their shape after freezing, giving each scoop a consistent texture.

Note: Please see recipe card at the bottom for a full list of ingredients with measurements.

How To Make Red Velvet Frozen Yogurt

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1. Mix the Base: Whisk the melted butter and both sugars until creamy, then add the flour, cocoa, and salt and mix until combined.

2. Add Dairy and Color: Blend in the cream cheese, then the yogurt and red coloring, mixing until the mixture is smooth.

For a simple but satisfying spread, serve your Red Velvet Frozen Yogurt with Strawberries and Cream Crepes with Orange Liqueur. The fruity, lightly citrus filling cuts through the cocoa flavor in the best way and adds a bright contrast to the cold yogurt. It feels elegant without being fussy and pairs beautifully with anything red velvet.

If you want something a little more indulgent, Churro Lava Cakes are a great match. Their warm cinnamon exterior and molten center work well with the tangy frozen yogurt, giving you a hot and cold combination that feels instantly comforting. For something lighter, Blueberry Coconut Muffin Cake brings a soft, fruity balance that sits nicely beside the yogurt without overwhelming it.

Tips For Making Red Velvet Frozen Yogurt

• Chill the mixing bowls first if you want a smoother texture; cold ingredients blend more evenly and freeze faster.
• Use full cocoa rather than cutting it back since the flavor softens once frozen. I learned the hard way that too little cocoa disappears in the freezer.
• Swirl gently instead of stirring so the cream cheese mixture stays distinct and doesn’t turn the entire batch pale pink.
• Freeze the yogurt in a shallow container if you want a quicker set time; it shaves off at least an hour.

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