Breakfast 'Creme Brulee', Yogurt Cheese
From: Joan, Maine, USA
Comments: Prepare yogurt cheese at least 1 day before serving.
Servings: 6
6 cups skimmed milk yogurt = approximately 3 cups [750 mL] yogurt cheese
IngredientsPreparation
  • 1 1/2 cups [375 mL] fresh raspberries or blueberries
  • 3 cups [750 mL] yogurt cheese
  • 2/3 cup [160 mL] brown sugar
Yogurt Cheese
  • 1% or skimmed milk yogurt, as needed
  • Evenly arrange berries into 6 custard cups.
  • Spread yogurt cheese evenly over berries.
  • Press brown sugar through a sieve to get rid of any lump.
  • Sprinkle approximately 2 tablespoons [30 mL] brown sugar over berries, into each custard cup.
  • Arrange custard cups onto a baking sheet; broil under preheated oven broiler for 1 to 2 minutes, watching carefully as it burns very easily, until sugar melts and begins to brown.
  • Set aside for a few minutes, until topping is firm.
  • Serve immediately.
Yogurt Cheese
  • Line a sieve with several layers of cheesecloth; transfer over a deep bowl.
  • Pour yogurt into the sieve; cover with plastic wrap.
  • Refrigerate for 24 hours.
  • Discard liquid.
  • Store yogurt cheese into an airtight container, refrigerated.