{original post was published June 2015 but updates April 2025}

If you’ve ever stood in your kitchen, torch in hand, and asked yourself “What else can I brûlée besides crème brûlée?” — welcome, my friend. You’ve found your people. And this recipe for Easy Brûléed Yogurt Spoons is about to become your new obsession.

This recipe is simple enough for busy weekdays, pretty enough to serve at brunch, and wildly adaptable to suit whatever you’ve got hiding in the back of the fridge. It’s high-protein, budget-friendly, and feels just fancy enough without trying too hard — which, let’s be honest, is our life motto around here.

Why You’ll Love These Brûléed Yogurt Spoons:

• Minimal ingredients, maximum wow: You’re literally just combining a biy of low-sugar jam or preserves, yogurt, a sprinkle of sugar, and your trusty kitchen torch (or broiler). That’s it. The result? A crackly, caramelized sugar topping that turns basic yogurt into a five-star affair.
• High in protein: Use Greek yogurt or skyr and you’ve got yourself a snack or breakfast that actually fills you up.
• Endlessly customizable: Want fresh fruit on the bottom? Done. Prefer to swirl in nut butter? Go for it. Like a little crunch? Add granola underneath (or crunchy coconut on top).
• Make-ahead magic: These keep beautifully in the fridge (or freezer), making your mornings a whole lot smoother.
• Impressive without the effort: Serve these to brunch guests and bask in the “Wait… is this crème brûlée?!” compliments.

Ingredients You’ll Need

This recipe is as easy as 1-2-3, but here’s the breakdown:

• Plain or vanilla Greek yogurt (or any high-protein yogurt you love)
• Jam (low sugar works best)
• Sugar (granulated white sugar works best for brûlée-ing, but more on that below)
• Optional toppings or add-ins: fresh fruit, nut butters, granola, protein powder, flavor extracts, citrus zest, etc.

Tools you’ll Need for These Brûléed Yogurt Spoons

• Chinese Soup Spoons
• Kitchen torch – ideal for that satisfying brûlée crack
• OR your oven’s broiler – works in a pinch, though it’s a bit trickier
• Or ramekins or small jars – for the classic brûlée presentation

How to Make Brûléed Yogurt Spoons

1. Fill the spoons: Spoon about 1 tbsp of low-sugar jam into the bottom of each spoon and thne top with the same amount of yogurt (you can use small ramekins or jars for larger portions).
2. Smooth the tops: Use a spoon to level the surface so the sugar caramelizes evenly.
3. Sprinkle sugar: About 1/2 teaspoon per serving. You want a thin, even layer.
4. Brûlée:
   • If using a kitchen torch, gently caramelize the sugar until golden and crackly.
   • If using the broiler, place the spoons on a baking sheet and broil 3–5 inches from the heat source for 1–3 minutes. Watch closely!
5. Cool briefly and serve: Let the tops cool and harden slightly (about 2 minutes), then crack in!

Storage and Freezing Tips for Brûléed Yogurt Spoons

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These brûléed yogurt spoons can be made ahead, with a few tricks:

• Fridge: Store assembled spoons (without brûlée topping) for up to 5 days. Add sugar and brûlée just before serving for best texture.
• Freezer: Yes, you can freeze them if you’re using jars/ramekins! Fill small jars or containers with yogurt and add-ins, freeze without the sugar topping for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge, then brûlée before serving.
• Post-brûlée storage: Not ideal. The sugar topping can melt or get soggy in the fridge. Best to torch just before eating.

Make-Ahead Instructions

Want to prep a batch of Brûléed Yogurt Spoons for the week?

1. Assemble yogurt cups with any flavorings, fruit, or swirls.
2. Store in the fridge with lids on.
3. When ready to eat, sprinkle with sugar and brûlée!
4. Optional: Torch the sugar ahead of time for a caramel candy layer that softens slightly but still offers that sweet crunch.

Substitutions & Flavor Variations

These brûléed yogurt spoons is basically a choose-your-own-adventure:

Yogurt

• Use what you’ve got: Greek yogurt, skyr, or even plant-based alternatives (like coconut or almond yogurt) all work.
• Flavored or plain: Vanilla adds a dessert-y touch, but plain gives you control over sweetness.

Sugar

• Stick with white sugar for the best brûlée crust.
• Coconut sugar or raw sugar can work, but they caramelize differently and may be less crisp (this is what I use if I’m serving this for breakfast).
• Zero-cal sweeteners (like erythritol) won’t caramelize well, but you can try a blowtorch experiment if you’re feeling brave.

Add-ins (mainly for larger portions):

• Fruit: Layer berries, bananas, or stewed fruit underneath or on top.
• Jam or compote: Swirl in for added sweetness and color.
• Nut butters: Peanut, almond, or tahini for richness and extra protein.
• Granola or crushed cookies: Add under the yogurt for a crunchy surprise.
• Flavored protein powders: Mix into the yogurt for an extra protein hit.
• Spices: Try cinnamon, cardamom, or ginger in the yogurt or sugar topping.
• Zests & extracts: Lemon zest, orange zest, vanilla or almond extract can all add a sophisticated twist.

Bonus Ideas: Take It Further

Feeling fancy? Here are a few spins you can try:

• Brûléed Yogurt Cheesecake Spoons: Mix in a little cream cheese for a tangy, dessert-like flavor.
• S’mores Yogurt Cups: Swirl in cocoa and marshmallow fluff, top with crushed graham crackers and brûlée the top.
• Tropical Brûlée: Use coconut yogurt with pineapple or mango underneath, and a sprinkle of lime zest on top.

Recipes on Just Crumbs You Might Also Like

If you love this brûléed yogurt recipe, here are some other high-protein or make-ahead ideas from the blog that you’ll want to check out:

• High Protein Seeded Cottage Cheese Bread – another “toastable” high-protein option
• How to Speed up your Breakfast: Overnight Oats and Make your Own Parfaits – same idea, but bigger!
• Smoothie Packs: Breakfast in a Pinch – meal-prep friendly and family-approved
• Easy 3 Ingredient High Protein Bagel – a great way to use up leftover yogurt
• Life Saving Healthy Granola – perfect under these brûléed yogurt cups for crunch

Final Thoughts

Bruleed yogurt spoons are one of those magical recipes that feel fancy but chill, healthy but decadent, simple but endlessly riffable. Whether you’re meal-prepping your breakfasts or pulling together a last-minute brunch, this recipe’s got you covered.

So grab that kitchen torch, raid your fridge for toppings, and go make some yogurt magic.

Bruleed Yogurt Spoons

Whether you make this in spoons or ramekins, these will be a great "treat like" addition to any breakfast table!!!

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Servings 8

Equipment

• chinese soup spoons (ceramic)
• kitchen torch (if you are using spoons, the torch is easier than the broiler)

Ingredients

  

• 1/2 cup Fruit preserves low sugar if you'd like
• 1/2 cup greek yogurt (or skyr) (you can use flavoured if you like)
• 1/3 cup sugar (granulated or coconut)

Instructions

 

• If you are using spoons (which, btw, I picked up at a housewares store for $1 each but you can also get them in Chinatown for next to nothing!), lay them out.
• Put a bit (about 1 tbsp) of the fruit preserve/sauce in the bottom of each spoon (or in your ramekin).
• Top it with about a tablespoon of yogurt and smooth the top
• Sprinkle the top of each spoon with enough sugar to cover the surface
• Take a kitchen torch and brulee the top until the sugar begins to bubble (or, if you are using ramekins, you can use the broiler on your oven).
• Wait a few minutes for the sugar to harden (depending on the liquid content of your yogurt, it may not harden all the way…but it will still be great!!).
• Place these beauties on a buffet table for breakfast (or even as a healthier alternative for an after dinner dessert!!).