Lemon-Infused Greek Yogurt and Honey Baklava Parfaits

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-07 · Updated 2026-05-07

A deconstructed baklava dessert layering toasted walnuts, flaky phyllo crumbles, Greek yogurt, and honey with a bright lemon zest finish. This Greek recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs walnuts, phyllo dough sheets, butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 cup, chopped walnuts
• 4 phyllo dough sheets
• 3 tbsp, melted butter
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 cups Greek yogurt
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1 tbsp (optional) powdered sugar
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. Cut 4 phyllo dough sheets into small 1-inch squares. Layer 2 sheets at a time on a baking sheet, brushing each sheet lightly with 1 tbsp melted butter. Bake for 8-10 minutes until golden and crisp. Let cool, then break into crumbles.
2. Step 2: Toss 1 cup chopped walnuts with 1 tsp ground cinnamon and toast in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat and cool.
3. Step 3: In a bowl, mix 2 cups Greek yogurt with 1/3 cup honey, 1 tsp lemon zest, 1 tbsp powdered sugar (if using), and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
4. Step 4: To assemble parfaits, spoon a layer of yogurt mixture into serving glasses, sprinkle with toasted walnuts, then add phyllo crumbles. Repeat layering until glasses are filled.
5. Step 5: Drizzle extra honey on top and garnish with a pinch of lemon zest. Serve immediately or chill for up to 2 hours.