Galaxy Spiral Dark Berry Yogurt (Printable version)

Creamy yogurt blended with dark berry jam, topped with sesame seeds and tangy goat cheese for an elegant touch.

# Ingredient list:

→ Dairy

01 - 14 oz plain Greek yogurt (full-fat or low-fat)
02 - 3 oz soft white goat cheese, chilled

→ Jam

03 - 3.5 oz dark berry jam (blackberry, blueberry, or blackcurrant)

→ Garnish

04 - 2 tbsp white sesame seeds
05 - 1 to 2 tbsp honey (optional, for serving)

# Step-by-step guide:

01 - Spoon the Greek yogurt evenly into four shallow serving bowls, smoothing each surface.
02 - Drizzle or spoon the dark berry jam over the yogurt in a spiral or swirl pattern.
03 - Break or roll the chilled goat cheese into small, marble-sized balls and scatter them evenly across the jam swirl.
04 - Sprinkle the white sesame seeds over the surface to add texture and visual contrast.
05 - Drizzle honey over each serving if desired, then serve immediately.

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • It takes 10 minutes but looks like you spent hours in the kitchen, no baking required.
  • The tartness of goat cheese against sweet jam and creamy yogurt is secretly the perfect balance.
  • You can actually taste every ingredient—there's nowhere for anything to hide, so everything has to be good.
02 -
  • Chill your goat cheese beforehand—warm cheese will smear instead of forming tidy balls and ruins the whole effect.
  • Taste your jam before using it; some are sharper than others, and if it's too acidic, a touch of honey in the yogurt layer helps balance it.
03 -
  • Toast the sesame seeds lightly in a dry pan to wake up their nutty flavor and make them taste like something intentional rather than an afterthought.
  • A glass of chilled Moscato or sparkling water with lemon next to this dessert is a small luxury that makes the whole thing feel special.
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