Imagine a creamy, smoky, tangy, and sweet dessert all at once. This simple light delicious yogurt dessert with balsamic glaze is a sensory delight you can easily pull out to impress anyone.
Why Yogurt Desserts?
When starting my blog, I wanted to create vibrant, wholesome, and delicious recipes that minimize or replace sugar, white flour, salt, highly processed carbohydrates, heavy cream, and artificial colourings. Creating another overly sweet dessert went against my belief in food and wellness. There is already an abundance of unwholesome desserts in the world. I felt a pang of guilt at the thought of simply following the trend. Instead, I was determined to craft simple, easy, and guilt-free desserts that align with my philosophy.
Read MoreHow to Make ‘Yogurt & Charred Citrus Dessert with Balsamic Glaze’
This dessert is all about simple, flavourful elements that come together effortlessly. Brown butter and balsamic glaze are key components, elevating the dish with deep nuttiness and tangy richness. Plus, they’re versatile pantry staples that add restaurant-quality flair to everyday cooking.
Read MoreWith these ready, all you need is charred seasonal citrus. Use a torch, grill, or pan to caramelize the fruit, then layer everything: a base of Greek or plain yogurt, the charred citrus, a drizzle of brown butter, and balsamic glaze. Finish with fresh mint—and voilà! Simple yet stunning dessert.
Ingredients for the Yogurt Dessert
☑️Yogurt
Use plain, unsweetened yogurt for the best results. Greek yogurt is ideal due to its thick consistency and lower water content. If using regular plain yogurt, strain it through a sieve for about 10 minutes to remove excess whey. The longer you strain, the thicker it becomes—just keep in mind this also reduces the final yield. A thick yogurt base ensures a creamy, non-watery dessert.
☑️Brown Butter
This ingredient is a game-changer, adding a deep nutty flavor and aroma that truly elevates the dessert. While optional, I highly recommend including it!
Brown butter is made by heating solid butter over medium heat, swirling it continuously until the milk solids turn golden brown and become fragrant. Remove from heat immediately to prevent burning. It adds a rich, toasty depth to sweet and savoury dishes—well worth the extra step! Check out the brown butter recipe.
☑️Citrus Fruits (Orange, Blood Orange, or Grapefruit)
Any citrus works beautifully in this dessert. Peel and slice into rounds, then char using a kitchen torch until caramelized. No torch? No problem! Use a grill pan, a hot skillet with a dash of oil, or even an air fryer. For grapefruit, you can sprinkle a little sugar before torching to balance its natural bitterness, though it’s entirely optional.
☑️Balsamic Glaze
The perfect finishing touch! It adds a subtle tangy sweetness and a smooth, velvety texture that enhances the dessert beautifully. Drizzle it over the dish to bring all the flavours together. You can use a store-bought one. But do you want to take it up a notch?
Try my easy simple Spiced Balsamic Glaze Recipe for extra depth!
☑️Mint
Finish with a few fresh mint leaves—optional but highly recommended! They add a refreshing aroma and a hint of brightness that complements the dessert beautifully.
Ingredients
- 2 Citrus fruit, peeled and sliced rounds
- Fresh berries (Rasberries or Blueberries) - optional
- Balsamic Glaze, store-bought or homemade
- 2-3 tbsp Brown Butter
- 6 big tbsp Greek Yogurt, 3 spoonfuls on each plate
- Mint leaves
Instructions
Balsamic Glaze Recipe 👉Here.
Brown Butter Recipe, 👉Here.
- Make brown butter. Check the recipe link above.
- Peel citrus with a knife and slice into rounds.
- Torch the slices on a tray until nicely charred.
- Spread Greek yogurt onto plates.
- Arrange the charred citrus and or fresh berries on top
- Drizzle with brown butter and balsamic glaze.
- Garnish with mint leaves.
Notes
- Brown Butter Recipe - Click Here.
- Spiced Balsamic Glaze Recipe - Click Here.