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Chilled Yogurt and Berry Cake. Imagine concluding a summer meal with a delight that combines freshness and sweetness in a single bite. This dessert is a true triumph of flavors, perfect for refreshing the palate on hot summer days. Its enveloping creaminess and explosion of berries will leave you speechless.
Ingredients
Base
- 200 g digestive biscuits
- 100 g melted butter
Cream
- 500 g Greek yogurt
- 250 ml fresh whipping cream
- 100 g powdered sugar
- 12 g gelatin sheets
Topping
- 200 g mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- Juice of half a lemon
Instructions
Start by finely crushing the digestive biscuits and mixing them with the melted butter. Take a springform pan about 22 cm in diameter, line it with parchment paper, and spread the biscuit mixture on the bottom, pressing well to form a compact base. Place it in the refrigerator to chill for at least half an hour.
Meanwhile, soak the gelatin sheets in cold water for about ten minutes. In a bowl, mix the Greek yogurt with powdered sugar until you get a smooth mixture. Heat 50 ml of cream and dissolve the well-squeezed gelatin in it. Whip the remaining cream and gently fold it into the yogurt mixture, then add the gelatin mixture and mix well.
Now, take the biscuit base from the fridge and pour the yogurt cream over it, leveling the surface with a spatula. Refrigerate to solidify for at least four hours.
For the topping, cook the berries with sugar and lemon juice in a small pot for about 5-7 minutes, until you get a thick sauce, then let it cool completely.
When you’re ready to serve, remove the cake from the mold and decorate it with the berry sauce. Add some fresh berries for a touch of color.
Wine Pairing
To accompany the chilled yogurt and berry cake, an ideal wine would be a Moscato. This sweet and slightly sparkling wine has a fresh aromatic profile with notes of fruit and flowers that perfectly match the berry flavors of the dessert. Its balanced sweetness and slight effervescence offer a pleasant contrast to the creaminess of the cake, making the pairing harmonious and refreshing. An alternative could be a Prosecco DOC Extra Dry, with its lively bubbles and fruity taste complementing the dessert without overpowering it.
Here you go, your chilled yogurt and berry cake is ready to be enjoyed!
