Creamy Saffron Yogurt
This creamy and delicately spiced Greek yogurt dessert is a delightful treat that beautifully blends the exotic flavors of cardamom, saffron, and pistachios. The velvety yogurt base, enriched with the aromatic cardamom and saffron, is both rich and refreshing. Topped with a sprinkle of slivered pistachios, this dessert is a feast for the senses. The addition of fresh mango slices on the side offers a burst of tropical sweetness, perfectly complementing the indulgent yogurt mixture. An elegant and satisfying dish to enjoy at any gathering.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 700g Greek yogurt
- 2 tsp cardamom pods
- 100g golden caster sugar
- 8-10 saffron strands
- 1 tsp milk
- 1 tbsp shelled pistachios , slivered
- 1 large ripe mango , sliced
Instructions
- Place a piece of muslin or thick kitchen paper in a large sieve set over a large bowl. Spoon the yogurt into the sieve, cover with another piece of muslin or 2 sheets of kitchen paper and set aside at room temperature for 25-30 minutes (this is done to remove excess moisture).
- Remove the seeds from the cardamom pods and crush them using a pestle and mortar – you will need 1 tsp of ground cardamom.
- Lift off and discard the top layer of paper from the yogurt, then scrape the yogurt into a bowl and stir in the sugar. Mix the saffron strands with the milk, then add the lot to the yogurt with the ground cardamom. Give the yogurt mixture a good stir for a few minutes so the ingredients are well mixed. (You can make up to this stage a day ahead and keep covered in the fridge.)
- Divide between 6 small glasses and scatter over the pistachios. Stand each glass on a saucer with some fresh mango slices on the side and serve at room temperature.
Yield
Serves 6
Nutrition
- Calories: 204 calories
- Fat Content: 11 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 7 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 21 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 18 grams sugar
- Protein Content: 8 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 0.22 milligram of sodium
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