Turn Yogurt Into Lazy Crème Brûlée For A Luxury Breakfast

Just because breakfast is the most important meal of the day doesn't mean it should be boring. If you're tired of routine berry parfaits or smoothie bowls, there are other ways to turn the meal into something that feels gourmet. To spruce up your breakfast, transform yogurt into a quick crème brûlée.

Tapping gently onto the caramelized surface of crème brûlée is one of the most satisfying parts of consuming the treat. The joy of watching the sugar give way to thick custard is the kind of luxury that enhances daily life, but not everyone can spare an hour every day to whip up a classic crème brûlée. Instead, take the best part of the treat and use it to amp up yogurt. With a sprinkle of sugar and a culinary torch, you can give yogurt that sweet, crackly surface in a matter of minutes.

Yogurt brûlée's sweet, smoky topping and creamy interior is just as delightful as its counterpart, but it doesn't require nearly as much effort. Add Greek yogurt to a small, oven-proof dish, like these Dowan ramekins. You can also mix the dairy product with a flavoring such as vanilla or almond extract. Let the yogurt harden in the freezer for at least five minutes then sprinkle granulated sugar over the surface. Slowly sweep the flame over the surface to brown the sugar and allow it to cool before serving.

Once you get the hang of whipping up the tasty dessert for breakfast, there are endless ways to make it even more delicious. Just like with crème brûlée, you can top the yogurt off with fresh blackberries, strawberries, and raspberries, brighten things up with a dash of lemon and orange zest, or add depth with some cocoa powder. To bulk up the dish, sprinkle some granola or toasted muesli on top of the caramelized sugar.

To really step things up, add flavor below the surface of the yogurt brûlée. Mixing things like fresh fruit, coconut flakes, or roasted nuts into the yogurt gives you another sweet surprise that comes through after tapping away the surface. Take inspiration from delicious yogurt recipes, like this strawberry and apricot parfait. Chop the fruit into small pieces and mix it with vanilla Greek yogurt and a drizzle of honey before freezing.

The flavors of a bright mango lassi can also be turned into a creamy, warm dessert. Mix a dash of mango pulp or puree with plain Greek yogurt, along with a dash of ground cardamom and a small amount of freshly squeezed lime juice. After hardening it in the freezer, caramelize the sugary surface and garnish the yogurt brûlée with chopped cashews and mint.