Greek Yoghurt, Honey & Pistachio Parfait

By Olivia Buckley

By Olivia Buckley

Co-Founder & Biomedical Scientist

Thick creamy Greek yoghurt layered with golden honey, finely chopped green pistachios, bright orange zest on top, set on a wooden board with a spoon.

Prep Time

10 mins

Servings

4 Servings

Cook Time

0 mins

Difficulty

Easy
A quick, bright dessert that layers thick Greek yoghurt with honey, orange zest and crunchy pistachios. Ready in minutes and perfect for a simple weeknight treat.

Ingredients

500g thick Greek yoghurt (use full-fat or reduced-fat to taste)

60g (about 4 tbsp) honey (plus extra to drizzle if liked)

60g pistachios, shelled, finely chopped (reserve a few whole or halved for garnish)

1 orange, zest only (about 1 tsp)

1/4 tsp ground cinnamon (optional, adds warmth)

Method

Step 1

Lightly toast the pistachios in a dry frying pan over a medium heat for 2-3 minutes, shaking the pan, then leave to cool and chop roughly.

Step 2

In a mixing bowl stir the Greek yoghurt with 3 tbsp (45g) of the honey and the orange zest until smooth and well combined. Taste and add the remaining honey if you prefer it sweeter.

Step 3

Spoon a third of the yoghurt mixture into four serving glasses or bowls, then scatter a third of the chopped pistachios over each.

Step 4

Repeat to make another layer of yoghurt and pistachios, finishing with a final spoon of yoghurt on top.

Step 5

Drizzle the remaining honey over each parfait, sprinkle with the reserved chopped pistachios and a light dusting of cinnamon if using. Serve immediately or chill for up to 1 hour.

Nutritional Information

Per serving:

Energy - 280kcal
Protein - 15.5g
Carbohydrates - 21g
Fat - 14.9g
Fibre - 1.5g

This nutritional information is provided as a helpful estimate. Values may vary depending on the ingredients and portion sizes you use.

Recipe Notes

For a lighter option use reduced-fat Greek yoghurt. To make ahead, prepare layers but add the pistachio garnish just before serving to keep it crunchy.

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