Description
Baked Yogurt Delight is a creamy, eggless custard dessert made with Greek yogurt, sweetened condensed milk, and a touch of cardamom for a subtle aromatic flavor. This light and healthy treat is baked in a water bath for a delicate texture and served chilled with fresh berries or fruit compote, making it a perfect vegetarian and gluten-free dessert.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cups plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup heavy cream or whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom (optional)
Toppings
- Fresh berries or fruit compote for topping
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F to prepare for baking the yogurt custard evenly.
- Mix Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, sweetened condensed milk, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and cardamom (if using) until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- Prepare Baking Setup: Pour the yogurt mixture into individual ramekins or a small baking dish. Place these ramekins in a larger baking pan and pour hot water into the pan until it reaches halfway up the sides of the ramekins, creating a water bath to ensure gentle, even cooking.
- Bake the Yogurt: Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the yogurt is just set but still slightly jiggly in the center, indicating a perfect custard texture.
- Cool and Chill: Remove the ramekins from the oven and allow them to cool to room temperature. Then refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until fully chilled for the best texture and flavor.
- Serve: Serve the baked yogurt chilled, topped with fresh berries, fruit compote, or a drizzle of honey for added sweetness and freshness.
Notes
- For a citrus twist, infuse the yogurt mixture with lemon or orange zest before baking.
- This dessert resembles a light custard with a delicate texture.
- It is naturally gluten-free.
- To make a dairy-free version, substitute coconut yogurt and coconut cream for the dairy ingredients.
