Honey-Glazed Greek Yogurt Baklava Parfaits
Layers of flaky baklava pieces combined with creamy Greek yogurt and drizzled with warm honey for a quick and elegant dessert. This mediterranean-inspired desserts ready in about 35 minutes pairs sheets phyllo dough sheets, unsalted butter, melted, walnuts, finely chopped for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart.
Ingredients
- 6 sheets phyllo dough sheets
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup walnuts, finely chopped
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 cups Greek yogurt
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 tsp orange zest
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. Brush a baking sheet with 1 tbsp melted unsalted butter. Place 1 sheet of phyllo dough on the sheet and brush with 1 tbsp melted butter. Repeat layering 3 more sheets, brushing each with butter.
- Step 2: Sprinkle evenly 1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts mixed with 1 tsp ground cinnamon over the layered phyllo. Top with 2 more sheets of phyllo, each brushed with remaining butter.
- Step 3: Using a sharp knife, cut the layered phyllo into small squares (about 1.5-inch pieces). Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden and crisp. Remove and cool.
- Step 4: To assemble, spoon 1/3 cup Greek yogurt into individual serving glasses. Add a layer of 3-4 pieces of baked baklava squares, then another 1/3 cup Greek yogurt. Repeat layering once more.
- Step 5: Warm 1/3 cup honey gently until runny and drizzle over each parfait. Garnish with 1 tsp orange zest and serve immediately for a sweet, crunchy finish.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Honey-Glazed Greek Yogurt Baklava Parfaits take to make?
Total time is about 35 minutes (20 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Honey-Glazed Greek Yogurt Baklava Parfaits?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep sheets phyllo dough sheets from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Honey-Glazed Greek Yogurt Baklava Parfaits?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Honey-Glazed Greek Yogurt Baklava Parfaits for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Honey-Glazed Greek Yogurt Baklava Parfaits?
Mediterranean desserts like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
A delightful twist on traditional baklava. The Greek yogurt adds a nice tang.
- ★★★★★
The honey-glazed yogurt was the perfect balance to the baklava layers. My family devoured it!
- ★★★★☆
Really good, but the baklava layers were a bit too thick and took longer than expected to assemble.
