Fluffy Yogurt Peach Melba Cups (Print Version)

Layers of creamy yogurt, fresh peaches, raspberry sauce, and toasted almonds in a light, elegant dessert.

# Components:

→ 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

# Directions:

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 broken down and saucy. 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, approximately 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to 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 - Layer sliced peaches, yogurt mixture, and raspberry sauce in 4 serving glasses or cups. Repeat layers as desired for depth and visual appeal.
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 comes together in 30 minutes flat, making it perfect for those moments when you need something elegant but don't have all day.
  • The layers taste like summer itself—bright peach sweetness meeting that tartness from the raspberry sauce, all cushioned by creamy, cloud-like yogurt.
  • You can actually taste each ingredient instead of everything blending into one generic dessert flavor.
02 -
  • The yogurt mixture needs to stay cold, so whip the cream while it's still straight from the refrigerator—room-temperature cream will never achieve that cloud-like texture.
  • Don't assemble these more than 2 hours ahead or the peaches will start to weep liquid and make everything soggy; if you need to make them in advance, layer everything except the almonds, then add the crunch right before serving.
03 -
  • Make the raspberry sauce the morning of if you're entertaining, so it's completely cool and you don't have to rush on the day you're serving.
  • If you don't have heavy cream, make the yogurt mixture with an extra tablespoon of Greek yogurt and a splash of milk whisked together—it won't be quite as fluffy but it'll still taste wonderful.
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