Syrupy balsamic strawberries spooned over thick, lemony yogurt—a dessert that feels like a wink to cheesecake, but lighter, tangier, and ready in minutes. It’s high in protein, low on effort, and just the right kind of sweet to end (or start) the day.
Strawberry Cheesecake’s Little Sister
She’s got the same creamy charm, the same sweet-and-tart balance, the same way of catching the light just right in a glass dish—but she’s lighter on her feet. A little tangier. Not trying so hard. Strawberry cheesecake’s little sister doesn’t need a graham cracker crust or a water bath. She’s just balsamic strawberries with lemon yogurt, and somehow, that’s more than enough.
This is the kind of thing you whip up when you want something indulgent, but your body’s quietly asking for a bit more intention. Something with protein. Something with purpose. But still, something you’ll stand at the counter eating with the same ferocity as a forkful of cake.
The strawberries get their edge from a short soak in balsamic—just enough time to coax out their inner drama. That syrupy magic swirls into lemony yogurt, thick and luscious, the kind that clings to the spoon and doesn’t apologize for it. Greek-style, strained, whole milk if you’re lucky. There’s no whipped cream, no sugar crash, no reason not to make this every day of the week.
It’s a recipe, sure—but really, it’s a mindset. That nourishing can also be decadent. That simple doesn’t mean boring. That you can throw together a handful of ingredients in barely 10 minutes and still feel like you’ve made something worthy of a dessert spoon.
Because sometimes, the little sister steals the show.
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Balsamic Strawberries With Lemon Yogurt
Syrupy balsamic strawberries spooned over thick, lemony yogurt—a dessert that feels like a wink to cheesecake, but lighter, tangier, and ready in minutes. It’s high in protein, low on effort, and just the right kind of sweet to end (or start) the day.
Servings 2 glasses
Calories 163kcal
Cost $4
Ingredients
- 1 cup strawberries fresh, sliced
- 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- 1 cup Greek yogurt plain, zero fat
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ lemon zest
- 3 tbsp pistachios plain, shelled, crushed
Instructions
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Toss strawberries with balsamic and maple, and sit 10 minutes.
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Mix yogurt with vanilla and zest.
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Layer yogurt, berries, and top with nuts.
Nutrition
Calories: 163kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 377mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 56IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg
Ingredients
- 1 cup strawberries fresh, sliced
- 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- 1 cup Greek yogurt plain, zero fat
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ lemon zest
- 3 tbsp pistachios plain, shelled, crushed
Instructions
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Toss strawberries with balsamic and maple, and sit 10 minutes.
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Mix yogurt with vanilla and zest.
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Layer yogurt, berries, and top with nuts.
Nutrition
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