Homemade Greek Yogurt Peach Dessert
Homemade Greek Yogurt Peach Dessert
A Delightful Peach Dessert Featuring Homemade Greek Yogurt: An Easy and Visually Appealing Recipe
Discover the joy of making your own delicious Greek yogurt and pairing it with fresh, seasonal peaches. This recipe focuses on preserving the beautiful shape of the peach, making for a dessert that’s as delightful to look at as it is to eat. Slicing into the yogurt-filled peach is a fun experience, perfect for enjoying at home or serving to guests.
Ingredients- 1 cup Plain Yogurt
- 1 Peach (firm variety)
- 5 Tbsp Granola
- 2 Tbsp Honey
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
To make homemade Greek yogurt, line a coffee dripper with a paper filter and pour in 1 cup of plain yogurt. Lightly cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, until it thickens considerably.
Step 2
As the yogurt chills, the liquid whey (which contains lactose) will drain out, leaving you with a thick, creamy Greek yogurt. The drained whey can be saved for other uses.
Step 3
This is the whey that has been separated from the plain yogurt. Some people enjoy drinking it, but if you’re not accustomed to the taste, it’s perfectly fine to discard. As they say, ‘familiar tastes can be addictive,’ and once you discover something truly delicious, it’s hard to stop!
Step 4
Now, prepare the peach. This recipe uses a firm peach (‘takbok’), which retains its crisp texture even after some time, making it ideal for shaping. Since it’s easier to create a beautiful presentation when halved, choose a medium to large-sized peach. Wash the peach gently under running water with a soft scrub brush, then pat it dry.
Step 5
Next, we’ll remove the pit from the halved peach. Start by using a fork to carefully pierce around the pit in a circular motion, going in deeply. This prepares the pit for easy removal. After using the fork, a paring knife can cleanly and easily cut around the pit.
Step 6
Using a paring knife, carefully trace the circular incision you made around the pit with the fork. This should allow the pit to be removed in one piece cleanly. Double-check that the pit is completely removed.
Step 7
Peel the skin off the peach after the pit has been removed. Peeling makes it easier to fill with yogurt and results in a smoother texture.
Step 8
To accommodate plenty of Greek yogurt, use a spoon to scoop out a little more from the area where the pit was, creating a deeper cavity. The more Greek yogurt you can fill, the tastier it will be! Adjust the depth of the scooping to your preference.
Step 9
Now, generously fill the hollowed-out peach halves with the prepared Greek yogurt. Gently press it down with a spoon to fill any gaps.
Step 10
Arrange 5 tablespoons of granola on your serving plate. The crunchy texture of the granola will provide a delightful contrast to the creamy yogurt and soft peach.
Step 11
Carefully place the yogurt-filled peach half onto the bed of granola on the plate. Ensure it’s placed stably to showcase its beautiful shape.
Step 12
Finally, drizzle 2 tablespoons of honey evenly over the peach. The subtle sweetness of the honey will enhance the peach’s freshness and the richness of the Greek yogurt. You can adjust the amount of honey to your liking.
