Easy Peach Yogurt Trifle

Super easy and quick layer dessert! A peach yogurt trifle is a light and refreshing dessert that layers juicy, fresh peaches, yogurt cream, and candied almonds for a simple treat. It’s naturally gluten-free and a perfect no-bake option for something quick, easy, and crowd-pleasing. Highly recommend for breakfast, mid-morning, or dessert.

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About this easy layered dessert

This fruit trifle is a naturally gluten-free dessert that you can make very quickly with a few ingredients, like this chocolate mango mousse. It’s an easy layered dessert that’s light, creamy, and full of fresh fruit flavor. The juicy, caramelized peaches are combined with rich yogurt cream and the candied almond for crunch and contrast, making each layer both creamy and crisp.

This no-bake summer dessert is also perfect for breakfast, mid-morning, family gatherings, or when you want a quick, fresh peach trifle. It’s great for brunch, too! You can serve it in individual glasses or a large trifle bowl. It’s also a make-ahead dessert; you can prepare the cream and the peaches in advance, and assemble the mini trifle at the last minute before serving.

The summer trifle is also very versatile; you can change the fruit and add different toppings. The yogurt cream dessert pairs well with many add-ins.

Ingredients

The main ingredients of this recipe are:

• Cream: heavy cream for the best results.
• Yogurt: full-fat natural yogurt, Greek-style. Full-fat natural yogurt gives the best flavor and creamy texture. Greek yogurt for a thicker consistency.
• Sugar: white granulated sugar.
• Peaches: fresh peaches with peel. You can use the seasonal fruit that you prefer.
• Butter: unsalted butter.
• Orange: fresh orange juice.
• Almonds: almonds, nuts, or the dried fruit you prefer.

How to make this fresh peach trifle

For the peaches:

Slice the peaches (eighths) and roll them in sugar. Heat a skillet over medium heat and brown the sliced peaches in the hot pan. Turn the peaches with a kitchen clamp and add the butter. When the butter is melted, add the orange juice. Heat for about 3 minutes more until syrup forms. Let cool at room temperature.

For the yogurt cream

Place the natural yogurt, cream, and 2 tablespoons of sugar in a medium bowl, and beat with a hand mixer until thick.

For the candied almonds:

Place the chopped almonds on a baking sheet and toast in a medium oven (350°F). Let cool.

In a deep saucepan, bring to a boil the sugar and water for five minutes until a syrup forms. Remove from the heat and add the almonds. Stir constantly with a wooden spoon until the sugar crystallizes, and cover the almonds; they should be white and dry.

Dessert Assembly:

Place 3 peach slices per cup and add 2 to 3 tablespoons of yogurt cream. End up with a string of peach sauce/syrup and candied almonds.

Storing

Can I make peach yogurt trifle ahead of time? Yes, you can prepare the yogurt cream, peaches, and almonds in advance and assemble the trifle when ready to serve. Keep the cream and peaches covered in the fridge.

Keep leftovers covered in plastic wrap in the fridge for up to 3 days. It’s better to separate the peaches and almonds from the yogurt cream.

Dessert tips:

• Yogurt: full-fat natural yogurt, Greek-style. Full-fat natural yogurt gives the best flavor and creamy texture. Greek yogurt for a thicker consistency.
• Peaches: choose fresh ripe peaches, but firm, they must keep their shape while caramelized. If changing the fruit, choose fresh seasonal fruit for the best flavor.

Variations:

• Fruit: This dessert pairs very well with many fruits, like plums, strawberries, mangoes, berries, or a mix. Choose fresh seasonal fruit for the best flavor. You make the same process as the peaches.
• Can I use canned peaches instead of fresh?
  Yes, canned peaches work well if fresh peaches are not in season. Drain well. Fresh peaches give the best flavor and texture.
• Dried fruit: replace almonds with walnuts or pecans.
• Granola: top the trifle with granola. Yogurt + fruit + granola is a perfect match.
• Serving dish: serve the trifle in individual glass cups, jars, or in a big dish.

For more glass dessert ideas

• Chocolate mango mousse (quick and easy)
• Lemon posset (with shortbread cookie)
• Vanilla cream with plum compote
• Banana split (banana cream + caramel + chocolate)
• Strawberry panna cotta (with strawberry sauce)
• Vanilla panna cotta (with strawberries and blueberries)

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