Description
Baked Yogurt Delight is a creamy and luscious dessert inspired by the traditional Indian ‘bhapa doi.’ Made with Greek yogurt, sweetened condensed milk, and heavy cream, it offers a smooth texture and a delicate hint of cardamom, perfect for a refreshing treat. This easy-to-make baked yogurt pudding is topped with fresh berries or fruit compote, blending rich flavors with a light, satisfying finish.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cups plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder (optional)
Toppings
- Fresh berries or fruit compote (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the correct temperature before baking.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, sweetened condensed milk, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and cardamom powder (if using) until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Pour the yogurt mixture into small ramekins or a single baking dish, evenly distributing the mixture.
- Set up Water Bath: Place the ramekins inside a larger baking pan. Carefully fill the outer pan with hot water until it reaches halfway up the sides of the ramekins, creating a water bath that ensures gentle and even baking.
- Bake: Transfer the baking setup to the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the yogurt is set but still has a slight jiggle in the center.
- Cool and Chill: Remove the ramekins from the water bath and let them cool to room temperature. Then refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the dessert to fully set and chill.
- Serve: Serve the baked yogurt chilled, topped with fresh berries or your favorite fruit compote for added flavor and presentation.
Notes
- This dessert is inspired by the Indian “bhapa doi,” a traditional steamed yogurt pudding.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute Greek yogurt and heavy cream with coconut yogurt and coconut cream.
- Experiment with flavors by adding rose water, saffron, or lemon zest to the mixture before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
