Fluffy Yogurt Peach Melba (Printable)

Creamy yogurt layered with peaches, raspberry sauce, and toasted almonds for a refreshing summer delight.

# What You Need:

→ Fruit & Sauce

01 - 2 large ripe peaches, peeled, pitted, and sliced
02 - 1 cup fresh raspberries, or frozen and thawed
03 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided
04 - 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

→ Yogurt Mixture

05 - 1 cup Greek yogurt, full-fat or low-fat
06 - 1/2 cup heavy cream, cold
07 - 2 tablespoons honey
08 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Topping

09 - 1/4 cup sliced almonds

→ Garnish

10 - Extra raspberries, optional
11 - Fresh mint leaves, optional

# How-To:

01 - In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine raspberries, 1 tablespoon sugar, and lemon juice. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, gently mashing berries until they break down and form sauce. Strain through fine sieve to remove seeds if desired. Set aside to cool.
02 - In a dry skillet over medium-low heat, toast sliced almonds, stirring frequently, until golden brown and fragrant, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
03 - In a medium bowl, whip cold heavy cream with remaining 1 tablespoon sugar until soft peaks form.
04 - In a separate bowl, mix Greek yogurt, honey, and vanilla extract until smooth. Gently fold in whipped cream until mixture is light and fluffy.
05 - To assemble, layer sliced peaches, yogurt mixture, and raspberry sauce in 4 serving glasses or cups. Repeat layers as desired.
06 - Top each cup with toasted almonds, extra raspberries, and a mint leaf for garnish. Serve immediately or chill for up to 2 hours before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks fancy enough to impress guests but takes barely thirty minutes, no baking required.
  • The layers give you that satisfying contrast between creamy, tart, and crunchy all in one spoonful.
  • It's naturally vegetarian and gluten-free, so you're not leaving anyone behind at the table.
02 -
  • Cold ingredients whip faster and fluffier than room-temperature ones, so chill your cream and bowl for five minutes before you start.
  • Toast your almonds while you work on the raspberries to use your time wisely, and always test them for doneness by smell rather than appearance, since they continue cooking slightly after you remove them from heat.
03 -
  • Whip your cream to soft peaks rather than stiff peaks if you want the final texture to feel like a luxurious mousse instead of whipped cream pie topping.
  • If your peaches aren't quite as fragrant as you'd hoped, give them a quick poach in gently simmering water for two minutes, then plunge them into ice water to stop the cooking and enhance their sweetness.
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