Strawberry Compote Greek Yogurt (Printable)

Sweet strawberry compote served atop creamy Greek yogurt for a fresh, light indulgence.

# What You’ll Use:

→ Strawberry Compote

01 - 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
02 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
04 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ For Serving

05 - 2 cups plain Greek yogurt
06 - 1 tablespoon honey, optional for drizzling
07 - Fresh mint leaves, optional for garnish

# How-To:

01 - Combine hulled and quartered strawberries, granulated sugar, and fresh lemon juice in a medium saucepan.
02 - Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until strawberries release their juices and soften, approximately 8 to 10 minutes.
03 - Gently mash some of the cooked strawberries with a fork or potato masher to achieve a chunky compote texture.
04 - Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Allow compote to cool for 5 to 10 minutes.
05 - Divide Greek yogurt evenly among four serving bowls or glasses.
06 - Spoon the cooled strawberry compote over the portioned yogurt.
07 - Drizzle with honey and garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It takes less time than scrolling through your phone, but tastes like you spent all morning planning.
  • The tartness balances the creaminess in a way that feels almost elegant, yet completely unpretentious.
  • You can make the compote ahead and still feel like the hero when breakfast or dessert rolls around.
02 -
  • If you simmer the strawberries too long, you'll end up with jam instead of compote—8 to 10 minutes is the sweet spot where they're soft but still feel fresh.
  • The compote thickens more as it cools, so what seems a bit loose on the stove will be perfect once it sits for a few minutes.
03 -
  • Taste the strawberries before you buy them if the market lets you—this tells you whether you'll need extra sugar or lemon juice to balance what you're working with.
  • Keep the compote in a glass jar in the refrigerator; the glass won't absorb the red color the way some plastics do, and it'll look beautiful enough to eat straight from the container when no one's looking.
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