Fluffy Yogurt Peach Melba (Printable)

Creamy peach melba cups layered with yogurt, raspberry sauce, and toasted almonds—light and refreshing.

# Required Ingredients:

→ 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

# Preparation Steps:

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 a sauce. Strain through a 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, approximately 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
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 - In 4 serving glasses or cups, layer sliced peaches, yogurt mixture, and raspberry sauce. Repeat layers as desired.
06 - Top each cup with toasted almonds, extra raspberries, and a mint leaf. Serve immediately or chill for up to 2 hours before serving.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It looks fancy enough to impress dinner guests but comes together in 30 minutes with zero stress.
  • The layers keep things interesting—creamy, fruity, tangy, and crunchy all happening at once in your mouth.
  • You can make it ahead and just grab it from the fridge when you need dessert, which feels like cheating in the best way.
02 -
  • Don't skip the toasting step for the almonds—raw almonds taste completely different and won't give you that golden crunch that makes this dessert feel special.
  • Make sure your heavy cream is actually cold before you whip it, or it'll turn into butter before it gets fluffy, and then you'll be standing there wondering what went wrong.
03 -
  • If your peaches are slightly underripe, peel them and slice them while they're still cool from the fridge—they'll be easier to work with and hold their shape better in the layers.
  • The secret to an elegant presentation is arranging one beautiful peach slice as the final touch on top, leaning it against the rim of the glass so everyone sees it first.
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