Yogurt dessert with curd cheese, honey and forest fruits Recipe
A light yogurt–curd dessert with honey and forest fruits is a simpler, everyday version of a no-bake cheesecake. In many Polish homes these little glasses appear in summer when fresh fruit is available, but in winter you can easily use frozen berries. It’s a quick dessert that looks impressive yet comes together in just a few minutes.
This dessert combines the taste of traditional Polish curd cheese with the lightness of yogurt and the freshness of berries, creating an easy no-bake treat reminiscent of cheesecake. It’s quick to prepare, looks elegant in glasses, and can be adapted to whatever fruit you have on hand.
Chef's tips
For the smoothest texture, use well-ground curd cheese or blend the mixture briefly with a hand blender. Adjust the sweetness to your taste depending on the tartness of the fruit. If using frozen berries, don’t thaw them completely if you like a slightly sorbet-like, icy layer in the dessert.
How to serve
Serve in small glasses or jars, layered to show off the contrast between the white cream and colorful fruits. Top with a mint leaf or a few extra berries for decoration. It pairs nicely with coffee or herbal tea.
Ingredients
- semi-fat curd cheese ground or well mashed - 200 g
- yogurt Greek-style yogurt works well - 250 g
- honey or maple syrup - 3 tablespoons
- vanillin sugar or a few drops of vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
- fresh or frozen forest fruits e.g. raspberries, bilberries, blueberries, blackberries - 200 g
- oat flakes or crushed tea biscuits for sprinkling - 4 tablespoons
- walnuts or almonds chopped, optional - 2 tablespoons
Preparation
- If you are using frozen forest fruits, take them out of the freezer in advance and let them thaw slightly. You can pour off any excess juice or use it to drizzle over the dessert.
- In a bowl, mix the curd cheese with yogurt, honey and vanillin sugar. Use a fork or mixer so the mixture is smooth and creamy, without large curd lumps.
- Taste the mixture and add more honey if you prefer a sweeter dessert.
- Into four glasses or dessert cups, sprinkle 1 tablespoon of oat flakes or crushed biscuits on the bottom.
- Spoon 2–3 tablespoons of the yogurt–curd mixture over the crunchy layer.
- Add a layer of forest fruits, dividing them evenly between the glasses.
- Spoon the remaining yogurt–curd mixture on top.
- Sprinkle the top with the remaining flakes or biscuits and the chopped nuts.
- If you like, drizzle the dessert with a little honey or with the juice released by the fruits.
- You can serve the dessert immediately or chill it in the fridge for 30 minutes so it sets slightly and becomes nicely cold.
Storage
No storage information available for this dish.
This is one of those desserts that feels special but is simple enough for any day of the week. It’s a great way to use up curd cheese and leftover fruit, and children often enjoy assembling their own layered glasses.
