A recipe for Strawberry Vanilla Yogurt Brûlée! Yogurt is flavored with strawberries and vanilla, topped with sugar, then caramelized until golden for a light, yet decadent treat.
Love Creme Brûlée but want something a bit lighter? This Strawberry Vanilla Yogurt Brûlée has the same crisp, caramelized coating, but the custard under the surface is switched out for simply yogurt and sweetened fruit!
As an added bonus, there is no tempering eggs or overnight refrigeration required. Everything comes together in about 30 minutes with no cooking at all for a quick and easy breakfast/brunch treat.
Toss diced strawberries with a mixture of sugar, vanilla, and a splash of lemon juice until well coated. Set aside at room temperature for about 20 minutes to allow the strawberries to soften and create a light syrup.
Fold the cold Greek yogurt into the macerated strawberries, then transfer to individual ramekins.
Top one of the ramekins with an even layer of sugar and immediately caramelize with the blow torch. Repeat with remaining ramekins.
If desired, garnish each Strawberry Vanilla Yogurt Brûlée with a sliced fresh strawberry and sprig of mint.
A Few Tips
I seasoned the yogurt with the seeds from a vanilla bean and lightly macerated strawberries, but any of your favorite Greek yogurt flavors/berries will work.
Don’t sprinkle the sugar over the tops of the Strawberry Vanilla Yogurt Brûlée until right before you are about to caramelize and serve. That crisp texture will quickly soften back into the yogurt as it sits.
If you don’t have a blowtorch, arrange the ramekins on a baking sheet and place on the top rack of the oven as close to the broiler as possible. Keep a close eye on them and broil until golden.
I added the seeds from a vanilla bean to the strawberries, but you can substitute with 1 teaspoon vanilla extract/vanilla bean paste, skip it, or use a vanilla yogurt.
Looking for more recipes with yogurt?
Try my:
- Berry Yogurt Popsicles
- Vanilla Bean Frozen Yogurt Drops
- Yarpag Khengeli (Azerbaijani Pasta with Meat and Yogurt)
Strawberry Vanilla Yogurt Brûlée Recipe
Adapted from Completely Delicious
Strawberry Vanilla Yogurt Brûlée
Ingredients
- 6 ounces (170 grams) fresh strawberries hulled and diced
- 1 tablespoon (12 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 vanilla bean or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract/vanilla bean paste
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 cups (480 grams) plain Greek yogurt cold
- 4-6 tablespoons (50-75 grams) granulated or turbinado sugar for sprinkling over the top
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the diced strawberries and 1 tablespoon (12 grams) granulated sugar.
- Split the vanilla bean in half and scrape the seeds into the bowl with the strawberries.
- Toss with lemon juice and set aside at room temperature for 20 minutes.
- Mix in the Greek yogurt and divide the mixture among four small ramekins. Smooth the tops with the back of a spoon.
- Cover one of the tops of the ramekins with about 1-1 1/2 tablespoons sugar to coat in a thin layer. Immediately caramelize using a blowtorch.
- Repeat with remaining ramekins and serve immediately.
Bethany @ athletic avocado
What a tasty dessert inspired breakfast! I love making yogurt brulee!
Lauren @ Sew You Think You Can Cook
So fun and so pretty.
rebecca
so clever! love how easy and yet special this recipe ends up! also the photo with your dog. OMG so funny!
Tara
She is usually good about leaving things alone, but it is much more difficult for her if she smells Greek yogurt or peanut butter!