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Indian-Inspired Baked Yogurt with Tamarind Berries & Almond  – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Indian-Inspired Baked Yogurt with Tamarind Berries & Almond Crumble

A tribute to the classic Bengali sweet mishti doi, this 'cheesecake' swaps heavy cheese for light, tangy yogurt. The result is a dessert that’s rich and creamy but beautifully light, with sharp tamarind berries and crunchy toasted almonds providing the perfect contrast.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 4 serving
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

  • For the Baked Yogurt
  • 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons / 275g (9.7 oz) plain Greek yogurt, full-fat
  • ¾ cup plus 2 tablespoons / 280g (9.9 oz) sweetened condensed milk
  • ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons / 150ml (5.1 fl oz) heavy cream
  • For the Almond Crumble
  • ¼ cup (30 g / 1.06 oz) ground almonds
  • 1 tablespoon (15 g / 0.53 oz) unsalted butter
  • 1 ½ teaspoons granulated sugar
  • For the Tamarind Berries
  • ¾ pound (340 g / 12 oz) mixed berries (raspberries, blueberries, strawberries)
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml / 1 fl oz) granulated sugar (or more, to taste)
  • 3 tablespoons (45 ml / 1.5 fl oz) water
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml / 0.2 fl oz) tamarind paste (or more, to taste)
  • Use full-fat Greek yogurt for the richest flavor and creamiest, most stable set.
  • Ensure your water for the water bath is hot but not rapidly boiling to prevent the yogurt mixture from curdling or splitting during baking.
  • Tamarind paste varies in strength. Start with the recommended amount, taste the berry sauce, and adjust the sweet-sour balance to your liking.
  • The baked yogurts can be made a day ahead and kept covered in the fridge. Prepare the toppings just before serving for the best texture and freshness.
  • For a different flavor profile, try swapping the almonds with toasted pistachios or cashews for the crumble.

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F / 150°C.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, condensed milk, and heavy cream until smooth and fully combined.
  3. Divide the mixture evenly between four small ramekins.
  4. Place the ramekins into a deep roasting pan. Carefully pour enough just-boiled water into the pan to come two-thirds of the way up the sides of the ramekins, creating a water bath.
  5. Bake for 25 minutes. The yogurts should be set but still have a slight wobble in the center. Carefully remove the pan from the oven.
  6. Let the ramekins cool in the water bath before transferring them to the refrigerator to chill for at least 2-3 hours, or until fully set.
  7. To make the almond crumble, combine the ground almonds, butter, and 1 ½ teaspoons of sugar in a non-stick saucepan over medium heat.
  8. Stir constantly for 2-3 minutes until the almonds are golden brown and form crunchy crumbs. Immediately transfer to a separate bowl to cool.
  9. For the tamarind berries, chop any larger berries (like strawberries) to match the size of the smaller ones.
  10. Place them in a saucepan with 2 tablespoons (30 ml / 1 fl oz) of sugar, water, and the tamarind paste.
  11. Cook over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, just until the berries begin to soften.
  12. Taste and add more sugar or tamarind paste if needed.
  13. Remove from heat.
  14. To serve, spoon the tamarind berries (warm or cold) over the chilled baked yogurts and sprinkle generously with the toasted almond crumble.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 8gFat: 22g

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