Creamy Yogurt Vanilla Dessert (Printable Version)

Velvety yogurt blended with vanilla, cream, fresh berries, and nuts for a light, elegant finish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 2 cups plain Greek yogurt
02 - 1/2 cup cold heavy cream

→ Sweetener

03 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar or honey

→ Flavoring

04 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Optional Toppings

05 - Fresh berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries)
06 - 2 tablespoons chopped pistachios or almonds
07 - 1 tablespoon honey for drizzling

# How to Make It:

01 - In a mixing bowl, stir together Greek yogurt, sugar or honey, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully blended.
02 - In a separate bowl, whip the cold heavy cream until soft peaks form.
03 - Gently fold the whipped cream into the yogurt mixture until just combined and creamy.
04 - Spoon the creamy yogurt mixture into serving glasses or bowls.
05 - Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to achieve optimal texture, or serve immediately if preferred.
06 - Before serving, garnish with fresh berries, chopped nuts, and a drizzle of honey if desired.

# Expert Insights:

01 -
  • It takes 10 minutes but tastes like you spent way more time on it.
  • The texture is so creamy and light it feels indulgent without being heavy.
  • It works as is or becomes a blank canvas for whatever toppings you have hanging around.
02 -
  • Whip that cream to soft peaks only—if you go too far, you're literally making butter, and yes, I learned this the hard way by getting distracted mid-whisk.
  • Fold gently every single time; aggressive mixing collapses the texture and wastes all the effort you just put into whipping the cream.
03 -
  • Chill everything beforehand—cold bowls and cold cream mean better texture and less mess.
  • If you forget to chill for an hour, even 20 minutes makes a difference in how smooth and set it becomes.