Yogurt Dessert Sauce Recipe

Indulge in this creamy, dreamy Yogurt Dessert Sauce! Light and refreshing, it's the perfect complement to pumpkin pie, baked apples, apple crisp, or any fruit dessert. Imagine its tangy sweetness drizzled over fresh, seasonal berries – pure deliciousness! This simple recipe, inspired by the New American Diet cookbook, is ready in minutes and will elevate your desserts to a whole new level. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 65 mins
Calories 257.1 kcal
Protein 25g
Rating 4.9 (19 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Yogurt Dessert Sauce

  • 1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

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How to Make Yogurt Dessert Sauce

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1/4 cup honey (or maple syrup for a vegan option), 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and a pinch of ground cinnamon.
  2. Gently fold in 2 tablespoons chopped pecans or walnuts (optional).
  3. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or preferably 2-3 hours, to allow the flavors to meld and the sauce to chill completely.
  4. Serve generously over your favorite dessert. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

169g

Fat

12g

Carbs

14g

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