Description
Baked Yogurt Delight is a light and creamy dessert made with Greek yogurt, eggs, and natural sweeteners. This easy-to-make treat is baked to perfection, yielding a smooth custard-like texture with optional fresh berries for a fruity touch. It’s perfect served slightly warm or chilled, and can be customized with different flavor extracts or yogurts for added variety.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups plain Greek yogurt
- 3 large eggs
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional
- 1/2 cup fresh berries
- Powdered sugar for topping
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8-inch round baking dish or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, eggs, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually whisk in the cornstarch, baking powder, and salt until the mixture is fully incorporated and lump-free, which will help the custard set properly during baking.
- Pour and Add Berries: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top surface with a spatula. If using, scatter fresh berries evenly over the top to add a fruity flavor and vibrant color.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is lightly golden. The dessert should be firm to the touch but still creamy inside.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and allow the dessert to cool for at least 20 minutes to let it firm up further. Dust with powdered sugar if desired before slicing into 8 servings.
- Enjoy: Serve the Baked Yogurt Delight slightly warm or chilled, according to preference.
Notes
- The dessert firms up more as it cools, making it easier to slice and handle.
- You can substitute lemon zest or almond extract instead of vanilla extract for a different flavor profile.
- Using vanilla-flavored yogurt adds extra sweetness and enhances the flavor.
