Tsoureki à la Mode with Thyme Honey & Black Balsamic Pearls

A warm brioche-inspired Greek tsoureki, gently caramelized in butter, layered with velvety vanilla ice cream, finished with Dakry Thyme Honey and Black Balsamic Pearls. A simple dessert elevated into a refined Mediterranean indulgence.

Serves 2

Ingredients

• 4 thick slices Greek tsoureki
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 4 scoops premium vanilla or kaimaki ice cream
• 2 tbsp Dakry Thyme Honey
• 2 tsp Dakry Black Balsamic Pearls

Method

1. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat.
2. Place the tsoureki slices in the pan and toast gently for 1–2 minutes per side until lightly golden and fragrant. The goal is to create a delicate buttery crust while keeping the interior soft.
3. Place one warm slice of tsoureki on each serving plate.
4. Add two scoops of vanilla or kaimaki ice cream on top of the bread.
5. Drizzle generously with Dakry Thyme Honey.
6. Scatter the Dakry Black Balsamic Pearls over the ice cream and honey.
7. Finish with a second warm slice of tsoureki, slightly offset to reveal the layers beneath.
8. Serve immediately while the contrast between warm and cold is at its finest.

Chef’s Note

The floral intensity of Dakry Thyme Honey beautifully complements the rich sweetness of the ice cream, while the Black Balsamic Pearls add bursts of acidity that balance every bite. Elegant, unexpected, and irresistibly Mediterranean.