Spanish Orange, Honey and Almond Dessert with Yogurt Recipe
This dessert combines typically Spanish ingredients: sweet oranges, honey and almonds, but served in a light, yogurt-based form. It’s a bit like a Mediterranean version of a yogurt dessert you can enjoy after lunch without feeling guilty. In Spanish homes, similar combinations often appear in winter, when oranges are at their best.
A light Mediterranean-style dessert that highlights the natural sweetness and aroma of winter oranges, balanced with creamy yogurt and crunchy toasted almonds. It feels indulgent yet remains relatively light and simple to prepare.
Chef's tips
Toast the almonds slowly and keep an eye on them—nuts can burn in seconds once they start to brown. If your oranges are very sweet, reduce the honey slightly; if they are more tart, you can add a touch more honey or a pinch of sugar to the fruit. Using good-quality, fragrant honey makes a noticeable difference in such a simple dessert.
How to serve
Serve in transparent glasses to show off the layers of yogurt, fruit and almonds. For a dinner party, finish each portion with an extra drizzle of honey and a small strip of orange zest. This dessert pairs nicely with espresso or a small glass of sweet dessert wine.
Ingredients
- Greek yogurt thick - 400 g
- oranges large, juicy - 2 piece
- honey - 3 tablespoons
- flaked almonds - 40 g
- orange zest finely grated, only the orange part - 1 teaspoon
- ground cinnamon optional - 0.25 teaspoons
- vanilla extract or paste, optional - 0.5 teaspoons
Preparation
- Tip the almonds into a dry frying pan and toast over medium heat for 3–5 minutes, shaking the pan often, until they are lightly golden and smell nutty. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
- Wash the oranges thoroughly in warm water. Finely grate the zest from one of them (only the orange part), then peel both oranges, removing the thick peel and white pith. Cut the flesh into cubes or segments, catching any juice that runs out.
- In a bowl, mix the yogurt with 2 tablespoons of honey, the orange zest and the vanilla (if using). Taste and add a little more honey if needed.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of honey to the orange pieces and gently toss so the fruit is lightly coated.
- Spoon a layer of yogurt into glasses or small bowls, top with some of the oranges and their juice, then sprinkle with the toasted almonds and a pinch of cinnamon, if you like. Serve straight away or after a short chill in the fridge.
Storage
Najlepiej przygotować deser krótko przed podaniem, bo migdały z czasem miękną. Jeśli coś zostanie, przechowuj w lodówce i zjedz następnego dnia – przed podaniem możesz dodać świeżą porcję chrupiących migdałów.
