Berries and Yogurt Cream Recipe
A Protein-Packed, Antioxidant-Rich Take on Strawberries & Cream
Creative Cooking for the Health-Conscious Gourmet
Indulging in a classic fruit and cream dessert doesn't require compromising your health goals. This simple recipe pairs vibrant mixed berries with a whipped topping made from full-fat skyr (Icelandic-style cultivated yogurt) and a splash of heavy cream. By whipping skyr into a velvety texture, you get all the luxurious mouthfeel of traditional whipped cream paired with a boost of protein, calcium, and live probiotic cultures—all while keeping added sugar down to just a fraction of a teaspoon per serving.
Ingredients
4 oz full-fat vanilla skyr or yogurt*
2 oz heavy whipping cream
1 tsp powdered sugar
3 cups strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and/or blackberries; any combination
Instructions
Combine yogurt and cream in a mixing bowl and beat with electric mixer on low speed for 30 seconds.
Increase speed to high and beat for 2 minutes more.
Mix in powdered sugar and beat for another 1 to 2 minutes until soft peaks form.
Spoon 3/4 cup berries onto a plate or bowl and top with 3 Tbsp whipped yogurt cream.
Notes
* It is important to use a full-fat yogurt. This recipe uses Icelandic Provisions Extra Creamy Skyr whole milk yogurt, vanilla bean.
Makes 4 servings
Nutrition Information per serving
Calories 145, Total Fat 7.6g, Saturated Fat 4.6g, Cholesterol 23mg, Total Carbohydrate 17g, Dietary fiber 4.5g, Protein 3g, Potassium 215mg, Sodium 14mg
Editor’s Note- One of my favorite desserts! This dessert is appropriate for a low-calorie, low carb, and low saturated fat dietary regimen. It also provides a good source of fiber. Lacto-vegetarian recipe.
Using Frozen Berries: If fresh berries are harder to find later in the season, don’t worry—frozen berries work beautifully in this dessert, too. Choose good-quality berries that were frozen at their peak, and you’ll still get plenty of their delicious flavor, nutrients, and antioxidant goodness.
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