Spanish Cuisine
Baked Yogurt with Almonds and Peaches
Baked Yogurt with Almonds and Peaches (Yogur Horneado con Melocotón) is a refined dish of modern Mediterranean cuisine, representing a light and healthy alternative to traditional casseroles and cheesecakes. During the gentle baking process, the thick yogurt base, bound by egg, gains a wonderfully delicate, silky consistency resembling crème brûlée or pudding. Ripe peach slices inside become soft, juicy, and delicately caramelized, releasing their fruit sweetness into the sauce base. Aromatic toasted almond flakes complete the composition, creating a gorgeous crunchy contrast with the velvety texture of the dessert.
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Recipe overview
- Total time
- 35 min
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cooking
- 25 min
- Servings
- 6
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Cuisine
- Spanish Cuisine
Nutrition
per serving
- Calories
- 930 kcal
- Protein
- 42 g
- Fat
- 45 g
- Carbs
- 90 g
- Fiber
- 6 g
Step by step
Method
- 01
Preheat the oven to 180°C
Preheat the oven to 180°C. Wash the peaches thoroughly, cut them in half, remove the stones, and slice the juicy flesh into thin, neat wedges of uniform thickness.
- 02
In a deep bowl, combine the eggs, powdered sugar, and cornstarch
In a deep bowl, combine the eggs, powdered sugar, and cornstarch. Whisk the mass vigorously until completely smooth, ensuring no starch lumps remain, which could ruin the silkiness of the dessert.
- 03
Add the thick Greek yogurt and vanilla extract to the egg mix…
Add the thick Greek yogurt and vanilla extract to the egg mixture. With gentle, smooth motions of the whisk, mix the sauce base until it forms a smooth, glossy, and delicate cream.
- 04
Pour the prepared yogurt mass into portioned heat-resistant r…
Pour the prepared yogurt mass into portioned heat-resistant ramekins or into one large baking dish, filling the volume evenly. Beautifully arrange the peach slices on top, pressing them slightly into the cream.
- 05
Generously sprinkle the surface of the dessert with almond fl…
Generously sprinkle the surface of the dessert with almond flakes, distributing them over the fruit so that during baking the nuts form a crunchy, fragrant crust.
- 06
Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for approximate…
Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 25 minutes. The edges of the yogurt should set completely and become firm, the almonds should brown appetizingly, and the center should jiggle slightly when the dish is shaken.
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Useful advice
Cooking tip
For this recipe, use only thick Greek yogurt without additives, since regular thin yogurt contains too much whey, and the dish may separate or remain liquid during baking. If the peaches are too juicy, lightly pat the slices with a paper towel before arranging.
How to serve
Serve the baked yogurt slightly warm or completely chilled directly in portioned ceramic ramekins. Before serving, the dessert can be topped with a portion of fresh berries, a sprig of mint, or a thin drizzle of liquid flower honey.
How to store
The finished dish stores perfectly in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, tightly covered with plastic wrap. When cold, its texture becomes even denser and creamier, resembling an exquisite dessert mousse.
Note
Out of season for fresh fruit, you can easily use high-quality canned peaches or apricots, having previously drained the excess syrup through a strainer. Instead of almonds, chopped walnut or hazelnut kernels are also excellent.
