Description
Sweet layers of vanilla yogurt dance with ripe berries in this irresistible summer dessert. Creamy, light, and packed with fresh flavors, this trifle offers you a delightful journey through seasonal comfort and elegant simplicity.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) vanilla Greek yogurt
- 2 cups (300 grams) mixed fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries)
- 1 cup (150 grams) granola or pound cake cubes
Sweeteners and Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) vanilla extract
Garnish:
- Fresh mint leaves
- Extra berries
- Shredded coconut or slivered almonds
Instructions
- Thoroughly rinse the mixed berries under cool water and pat them completely dry with paper towels. Slice strawberries into uniform thin pieces.
- Enhance plain yogurt by gently folding in pure vanilla extract and a drizzle of golden honey, creating a rich, aromatic base.
- Select a transparent serving vessel – either a classic trifle dish or elegant individual parfait glasses – and craft the first foundation layer with creamy vanilla yogurt.
- Distribute the sliced and whole berries evenly across the yogurt, ensuring colorful coverage and balanced fruit distribution.
- Create textural intrigue by sprinkling crunchy granola or nestling delicate pound cake cubes throughout the layer.
- Methodically repeat the layering sequence – yogurt, berries, granola/cake – building height and complexity with each successive stratum.
- Crown the dessert with a final generous yogurt layer, artfully arranging fresh berries across the surface for visual appeal.
- Elevate the presentation by scattering additional granola, then embellish with optional garnishes like fragrant mint leaves, toasted coconut flakes, or delicate slivered almonds.
- Allow the trifle to rest in the refrigerator for up to two hours, permitting flavors to harmonize and intensify before serving chilled.
Notes
- Choose ripe, seasonal berries for the most vibrant flavor and natural sweetness.
- Swap traditional granola with gluten-free or low-sugar options for dietary restrictions.
- Chill glasses or dish beforehand to help layers set more quickly and maintain structural integrity.
- Create a vegan version by using coconut yogurt and plant-based granola for a dairy-free alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg