Sometimes a recipe comes along that just has it all – easy, healthy, quick, and gorgeous. The kind of recipe that people still mention when they see you six months later. It’s one of those things that’s hard to predict though – I’ve made caramelized white chocolate (yes that’s a thing) and made homemade dulce de leche, layered seasonal veggies to create a gluten free sweet potato galette, added bourbon to make an already delicious recipe spectacular, and many other things that I consider far more impressive all for them to be never mentioned again.
This recipe for Greek yogurt brulee though, was something I just threw together on a whim. It doesn’t require any shopping trips in search of special ingredients. It’s naturally gluten free and dare I say it, healthy. This is the recipe that brought down the house.
I’ve served this healthy and easy version of creme brûlée at two separate brunches both to rave reviews. In addition, Pat and I eat it for our lazy morning breakfasts on the reg. 
So yes, it’s already pretty healthy, easy to make and naturally gluten free. The only thing was, my vegan friends were still missing out.
That is, until now. A brand I already trust, Silk, just released a brand new dairy-free yogurt alternative.I was impressed by how smooth and creamy it was! I didn’t miss my usual recipe at all and I got to feel good about starting my day with a vegan recipe. As a bonus each serving has 6 grams of plant-powered protein and real fruit. It’s free of gluten, cholesterol, artificial flavors and colors.
I’m always looking for ways to follow a plant-based diet. Although I’ll never follow a completely vegetarian or vegan diet, I’ve shared many vegan recipes here on A Side of Sweet over the years. I know I feel better and am treating my body better when I feel my body with the goodness of plants and vegetarian proteins. I’m always striving to eat vegan meals in a way that doesn’t feel restrictive or like I’m giving something up.
My goal is always to balance indulgences with healthy meals and eating vegan whenever I can. Many times though, vegan replacement problems come with an issue of their own – they are full of harmful chemicals to replace the animal proteins and maintain the flavors and textures. One of the first things I did was read the label and look for carrageenan. Carrageenan is a stabilizer that I’ve learned in my work as a physician. Preliminary research is pointing to links between cancer carrageenan consumption as well as GI tract inflammation. Unfortunately it frequently shows up on the labels of dairy-alternative products. Thankfully it was nowhere to be found in this product. I could feel comfortable eating it myself and sharing it with friends.
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PrintYogurt Brûlée Recipe (Opt. vegan)
Make your typical breakfast yogurt fancy with this easy bruleed yogurt recipe! This recipe also has a vegan option by using Silk yogurt alternative. Measurements are not necessary for this recipe, simply adjust ingredients based on your serving container.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Total Time: 4 minutes
- Yield: 6
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Torching
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Yogurt or Silk yogurt alternative
- Granulated sugar
- Special equipment: Brûlée Torch
- Seasonal or fresh fruit for topping
Instructions
- Spoon yogurt into a flame-proof bowl or ramekin or your choosing.
- Cover with a generous layer of sugar.
- Use a brûlée torch or the broiler in your oven for 2-3 minutes until the sugar caramelizes into a golden crust.
- Enjoy with fruit or a drizzle of honey if you have a sweet tooth!
Keywords: yogurt brûlée, yogurt brûlée recipe, creme brûlée alternative, vegan creme brûlée, vegan brûlée recipe,
This conversation is sponsored by Silk, a brand that I use all the time and love. The opinions and text are all mine.
It sounds like a great dessert. I have not made yogurt brulee but it sounds yummy.
It is, I promise!
This looks absolutely incredible! I had no idea you could do this with yogurt. I really love the .gif showing your run through!
Thanks! It was fun to make!
This looks so tasty! Great photos!
Thanks!
Yum that looks incredible. You also take the most gorgeous photos. I woukd LOVE to try this!
Awww, thanks so much! You definitely should! It’s SO easy!
Okay… your photos are amazing! You must send me some pointers on how to take better pictures!
Lots and lots and lots of practice! And good light. I would also check out some of the camera tutorials online too! I really like to shoot on manual so I have control of all the settings! I swear that’s about it!
The easy recipes are always the winners in my book and I def will be trying this one!
Awesome!
I want to get my hands on the torch!! Love the recipe!!
It’s definitely a fun tool to have!
This looks delicious and I had no idea you could use yogurt for brulee! I’m excited to make this for my gluten free friends and family, thanks for sharing! Now I just have to get a torch.
Luckily the torch is not too expensive! You can get refills at a hardware store too, for cheap.
I AM A HUGE BRULEE FAN!!! I am going to try this recipe this weekend!
Awesome! Let me know how it goes!
My favorite way to eat yogurt. Literally, nothing is better.
xx Katie
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okay, Brulee is my favorite. AND NOW You just made my day!!! Yogurt, fruit and a little bit of sugar. Yummy!!!
Yay! it’s so easy, isn’t it!?
This is SO perfect! One of my big things to mourn with my dairy allergy is creme brulee and now I can enjoy it again! I’m glad you look for the big bad C word too! I’m still looking for an acceptable coffee alternative. 🙁 I don’t really do soy either so it’s really hard. 🙁
Awesome! I’m so sorry to hear that you have a dairy allergy, but I am glad companies are starting to come out with carrageenan products. I hope you get a chance to try this recipe!
I can’t even tell you how many times I’ve made this! I eat this ALL THE TIME now for a healthy dessert instead of a bowl of ice cream and I never feel like I’m missing out!
Yay! I could definitely benefit from more yogurt and less ice cream!
Oh my… This looks so so good! The images are perfect and a great idea for us sweet tooths x
Yay! Thanks Christina!
I cannot wait to try this! Creme brulee used to be one of my favourite desserts, and I’ve really missed that crunchy sweet topping these last few years. And I always like to have my breakfasts feel like dessert, so this is perfect!
Awesome! It’s pretty amazing how decadent it is, but still healthy!
This is such a brilliant idea! I’ve never thought of making something like this – absolute genius!!!
Katie <3
🙂 You should try it!
Brilliant! I may have to get the torch to make this simple dessert once in awhile! <3
You should! Seriously, it’s so easy and a torch is so useful in the kitchen!
I love that you made brulee with yogurt! I can’t wait to try this! It looks amazing!
Thanks Kelly! I can’t get over how easy it is to make!
I can totally attest to being one of those people who remembers this and brings it up all the time. ALL. THE. TIME. I love it with the vegan yogurt option too!!
Whoop! Just making memories! 🙂
If I can find Silk yogurt, here in Hong Kong, I can’t wait to try this recipe. You have so many delicious ones, I don’t know where to begin… Have a super week. Take Care, BAM
I hope it will make it your way Bam! Thank you so much for all of the kind words!
I was disappointed with your recipe and agree with what Ewa says. Yogurt with burnt sugar on top is not anywhere near Creme Brulee. The other thing that is disappointing is that being a physician you should had made the recipe more nutritious and healthier. People don’t need to eat sugar. There are enough diabetics in the country, especially children. I would add eggs to the recipe and vanilla extract, and replace the sugar with Monk fruit sugar, stevia glycerite, or swerve.
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