# Syrupy Greek Desserts This Soft Serve Greek Yogurt is Topped With Syrupy Baklava By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-06-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-serve-greek-yogurt References: [diablomag](http://www.diablomag.com/D-blog/Diablo-Dish/December-2014/Weekly-Dish-Sports-Bar-Shakeup/) & [yallamedi](http://www.yallamedi.com) Soft serve Greek yogurt is quite a treat on its own, with its thick, creamy texture and distinct sour taste making it a great snack or dessert. But add the decadent goodness of [rich baklava pastry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dar-baklava) and sweet honey syrup to the mix and you have a truly luxurious and indulgent dessert. This [soft serve Greek yogurt](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chara) is one of the hallmarks of Yalla Mediterranean, formerly Daphne's California Greek, a chain of fast-casual Mediterranean joints that is making a name for itself with its varied and delicious menu options. Rather than being served with a whole baklava pastry, the yogurt is topped with crunchy chopped baklava to create a wonderful [creamy yet crunchy texture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yasso-fudge-poppables), with the addition of honey syrup elevating the dish to heavenly status. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Soft Serve Greek Yogurt Desserts:** Companies can create unique flavor combinations with various toppings and syrups to make their soft serve standout. - **Fast-casual Mediterranean Chain Trends:** Mediterranean cuisine is gaining popularity, prompting the need for more creative and diverse menu options. - **Luxurious Dessert Trends:** The combination of luxurious ingredients, like baklava and honey syrup, in desserts provides a unique and indulgent taste experience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fast-casual Dining:** Fast-casual dining restaurants, like Yalla Mediterranean, can innovate their menus with unique dessert offerings. - **Yogurt Industry:** Manufacturers can create new products, like soft serve, with unique flavors and toppings. - **Pastry and Baked Goods Industry:** Manufacturers of pastries and baked goods can explore new recipe formulations and flavor combinations that will complement the trend of luxurious desserts ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Baklava-Inspired Cheesecakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baklava-cheesecake.md) - [Frozen Viral Chocolate Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pistachio-cream-dubai-chocolate.md) - [Frozen Flavored Yogurt Barks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-yogurt-bark-yogost.md) - [Chocolatier-Inspired Frozen Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-yasso-frozen-greek-yogurt-bars.md) - [Health-Conscious Greek Yogurt Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greek-style-yoghurt-ice-cream.md) - [Whipped Greek Yogurts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whipped-greek-yogurts.md) - [Greek Yogurt Cheesecakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greek-yogurt-cheesecakes.md) - [Spoonable Frozen Greek Yogurts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yasso-frozen-greek-yogurt.md) - [Nutty Baklava Cheesecakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-baklava-cheesecake.md)