Honey Bourbon Baklava-Inspired Parfait with Toasted Nuts

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Layers of creamy Greek yogurt, honey bourbon syrup, and toasted nuts create a parfait that echoes the flavors of traditional baklava with a spirited twist. This Mediterranean-inspired recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, layers Greek yogurt plain, honey, bourbon whiskey into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat a dry skillet over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup chopped walnuts and 1/4 cup chopped pistachios with 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon. Toast nuts for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently until fragrant and lightly browned. Remove from heat and set aside.
  2. Step 2: In a small saucepan, combine 1/3 cup honey and 2 tbsp bourbon whiskey. Warm over low heat for 3 minutes, stirring until the mixture is smooth and combined. Remove from heat.
  3. Step 3: In a mixing bowl, stir 2 cups plain Greek yogurt with 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Step 4: To assemble parfaits, spoon 1/4 cup yogurt into each serving glass, drizzle with 1 tbsp honey bourbon syrup, then sprinkle 2 tbsp toasted nuts. Repeat layers ending with nuts on top.
  5. Step 5: Chill parfaits for 1 hour to let flavors meld before serving.

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