Dulce de Leche Yoghurt with Cinnamon and Vanilla
Why this recipe works
- Ready in minutes: The dessert needs only whisking, dolloping and swirling, with no cooking required.
- Thick, spoonable texture: Full-fat Greek yoghurt gives the dessert body and keeps the dulce de leche suspended in visible ribbons.
- Balanced sweetness: The yoghurt’s tang offsets the richness of the dulce de leche, while vanilla and cinnamon round out the caramel flavour.
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Ingredient notes
- Use full-fat Greek yoghurt: It gives the best thickness and a clean tang that balances the sweetness of the dulce de leche.
- Keep the cinnamon restrained: A light finish of cinnamon adds warmth; too much can dominate the caramel flavour.
- Choose a spoonable dulce de leche: If it is very firm, loosen it gently in warm water so it swirls without disappearing into the yoghurt.
Texture tips
- Whisk briefly: Mix the yoghurt and vanilla only until smooth and glossy to keep the base thick.
- Chill for a firmer spoonful: A short chill makes the yoghurt colder and slightly firmer while keeping the swirl distinct.
- Preserve the marbling: Swirl once or twice only; too much mixing turns the dessert into plain caramel yoghurt.
Make-ahead tips
- Make ahead: Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days if needed.
- Best presentation: The swirl looks cleanest soon after assembling, so add a fresh spoonful of dulce de leche before serving if the marbling softens.
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Instructions
- Spoon the Greek yogurt into a bowl and whisk in the vanilla extract just until smooth and glossy.
- Divide the vanilla yogurt between two small serving bowls. Dollop the dulce de leche over the top, then use the tip of a spoon to gently swirl it through once or twice, keeping the marbling visible.
- Finish with a pinch of ground cinnamon. Serve straight away, or chill for 5 minutes for a colder, firmer spoonful.
Recipe notes
Tips
- For the cleanest swirl, warm the dulce de leche briefly by standing the jar in warm water so it loosens slightly, then dollop and swirl gently.
- If you are serving to pregnant people, young children, older adults, or anyone immunocompromised, use pasteurised Greek yogurt.
Substitutions
- Replace Vanilla extract with Vanilla bean paste for a more pronounced vanilla flavour.
- Replace Ground cinnamon with Ground nutmeg for a warmer, spicier finish.
Storage
- Refrigerate up to 2 days
- Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Stir before serving if the swirl softens, or refresh with a small extra dollop of dulce de leche on top.
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Recipe overview
- Servings: 2 servings
- Total time: 10min (10min active)
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cuisine: Latin American
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