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Mixed Citrus and Vanilla Bean Dream
Jon Simon

Mixed Citrus and Vanilla Bean Dream | Healthy & Low-Calorie

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A sophisticated parfait layering vanilla bean-scented Greek yogurt with freshly segmented ruby red grapefruit, navel orange, and mandarin. A bright, elegant option that shines in winter citrus season.
Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 8 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 165

Ingredients
 
 

  • ½ cup Greek yogurt nonfat or low-fat
  • ¼ vanilla bean seeds scraped; or substitute ¼ teaspoon vanilla bean paste
  • 1 ruby red grapefruit segmented, peel and pith removed
  • 1 navel orange segmented, peel and pith removed
  • 1 mandarin segmented
  • 1 teaspoon honey optional, for sweetness
  • 2 fresh mint leaves optional, for garnish

Equipment

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt with vanilla bean seeds. Stir until smooth. Add honey if you prefer a sweeter yogurt base.
  2. Using a sharp knife, cut the peel and pith away from the grapefruit, orange, and mandarin. Segment the fruit by cutting between the membranes, removing any seeds. Pat the segments dry with a paper towel.
  3. Spoon vanilla yogurt into the bottom of a clear glass. Add a layer of mixed citrus segments on top.
  4. Repeat the layers, finishing with citrus segments on top.
  5. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 165kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 1gFiber: 5gSugar: 22g

Notes

Substitutions: Swap honey for maple syrup. Use blood oranges when in season for a dramatic color contrast. Clementines or cara cara oranges also work well.
Storage: Store covered in the fridge for up to 2 days. Citrus segments may release juice but flavor remains excellent.
Make-ahead: Segment citrus and prepare the vanilla yogurt mixture separately up to 1 day ahead; assemble just before serving for the cleanest layers.

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