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Greek yogurt with honey and walnuts

Greek yogurt with honey and walnuts is a Greek dessert for 6 people, made with strained yogurt, honey, and toasted walnuts. It takes 10 minutes of active work, the yogurt strains overnight in the fridge, and you assemble it right before serving. Very easy, about €1.30 per person, the key is a thick yogurt and slightly warmed honey that pours in a thin ribbon.

Thick Greek yogurt, a drizzle of honey, and crushed walnuts, the simplicity of a Greek dessert ready in five minutes.

Greek yogurt with honey and walnuts
For
6 people
Work
10 min
Total time
15 min
Prep
Prepared the day before
Difficulty
Very easy
Cost per person
€1.30
Calories per person
250 kcalcalculated by Kiloach, your weight coach

Thick Greek yogurt, almost like a fresh cheese after straining overnight, a drizzle of honey that pours slowly, and freshly toasted walnuts that crunch with every bite, that's the whole appeal of this dessert. The cinnamon adds just enough warmth without covering up the yogurt's flavor.

This is the dessert you make when you want to end a meal on a light note, after a richer main course or in the middle of summer. It fits a dinner with friends just as well as a family meal, and kids love it as much as adults, especially if you let them pick how much honey to add.

The schedule

What happens when, so you can be with your guests instead of in the kitchen.

  1. The day before 1 step
  2. The same day 1 step, 5 min
  3. Before the guests arrive 1 step
  4. When it's time to serve 1 step

The night before, pour the yogurt into a strainer and let it drain in the fridge overnight. In the morning, dry toast the walnuts for a few minutes. Right before guests arrive, divide the yogurt into bowls and keep them chilled, then at serving time, drizzle with warm honey and add the walnuts and cinnamon.

The ingredients

6 people

Dairy

  • Greek yogurt 900 g

Pantry

  • Wildflower honeyoften in the pantry 6 tbsp
  • Walnuts 100 g
  • Ground cinnamonoften in the pantry 1 pinch

Allergens Lactose, Tree nuts

The recipe, moment by moment

The day beforeWhat's better after resting overnight in the fridge.

  1. Pour the yogurt into a strainer lined with a kitchen towel and let it drain in the fridge overnight.

    The longer it drains, the thicker it gets, a few hours is already enough.

The same dayDuring the day, whenever you get a moment.

  1. Crush the walnuts and dry toast them in a hot pan until they smell fragrant. 5 min

    Watch them closely, they go from toasted to burnt quickly.

Before the guests arriveThe last hour, right before the doorbell rings.

  1. Divide the yogurt into six bowls and keep them chilled.

    Take them out of the fridge ten minutes before serving, the yogurt tastes better slightly less cold.

When it's time to serveThe final touches, right in front of your guests.

  1. Drizzle with honey, sprinkle with toasted walnuts and a pinch of cinnamon.

    Warm the honey for a few seconds, it will pour in a thin ribbon.

Our tips to get it right

  • Pick a full fat Greek yogurt, lower fat versions turn out less thick after straining and stay runnier.
  • Use a clean kitchen towel instead of paper towels to strain the yogurt, you'll get a finer, creamier result.
  • Toast the walnuts right before using them, they lose their crunch if they sit out too long.

The variations

  • Swap the walnuts for sliced almonds or crushed pistachios for a different flavor and color.
  • Add a few berries or fresh fig wedges on top for a fruitier version.
  • For kids, skip the cinnamon and add a few chocolate chips alongside the walnuts.

What to serve it with

  • A Greek coffee or mint tea
  • A few fresh seasonal fruits
  • A light shortbread cookie on the side

Storage

The strained yogurt keeps 2 to 3 days in the fridge in a sealed container, without honey or walnuts. Add the honey and walnuts at the last minute to keep the crunch, this dessert doesn't freeze well.

Questions about this recipe

Can I use an already thick Greek yogurt without straining it?

Yes, if the yogurt is already quite firm, you can skip the straining step. The result will be slightly less dense but still good.

What kind of honey works best for this dessert?

A classic wildflower honey works well, but thyme or chestnut honey adds more character. Avoid very runny honeys that blend too easily into the yogurt.

How should I serve this for a dinner with friends?

Serve the yogurt in small glass bowls so the layers of honey and walnuts show through. A large bowl in the center with toppings on the side also lets everyone help themselves.

Can I use a different nut instead of walnuts?

Yes, hazelnuts, almonds, or pistachios all work well when dry toasted. Pick based on what you have on hand or your guests' preferences.

Can a Greek yogurt with honey and walnuts be made ahead?

Yes, it's even recommended. The recipe needs 10 min of work in total, split up like this, the day before, 1 step, the same day, 1 step, before the guests arrive, 1 step, when it's time to serve, 1 step.

How long does it take to make a Greek yogurt with honey and walnuts?

Allow 15 min in total, including resting and cooking time, of which 10 min is actual work. The recipe is rated "very easy".

How many calories are in a Greek yogurt with honey and walnuts?

About 250 kcal per person, for a recipe meant for 6 people. The calories are calculated by Kiloach, your kilo coach, the app that partners with Mon Chou.

How much does a Greek yogurt with honey and walnuts cost?

About €1.30 per person, that's €7.80 for 6 people, based on average supermarket prices.

What allergens does this recipe contain?

This recipe contains lactose, tree nuts. Remember to ask your guests about their allergies before putting your menu together.

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