Galaxy Spiral Dark Berry (Printable)

An elegant swirl of dark berry jam, creamy yogurt, sesame seeds, and tangy goat cheese for a cosmic delight.

# Ingredient List:

→ Dairy

01 - 1 2/3 cups plain Greek yogurt (full-fat or low-fat)
02 - 3 oz soft white goat cheese, chilled

→ Jam

03 - 1/2 cup dark berry jam (blackberry, blueberry, or blackcurrant)

→ Garnish

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

# Steps:

01 - Divide the Greek yogurt evenly among four shallow serving bowls, smoothing the tops.
02 - Gently drizzle or spoon the dark berry jam over the yogurt in a spiral pattern.
03 - Break or roll the goat cheese into small, marble-sized balls using your fingers or a melon baller, then distribute evenly across the surface.
04 - Scatter the sesame seeds over the dessert to add texture and a decorative touch.
05 - Drizzle honey over the dish if desired and serve immediately, enjoying the visual effect before stirring to eat.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It takes 10 minutes to make and tastes like you spent an hour planning it.
  • The contrast between creamy, tangy, and crunchy keeps every bite interesting and fun.
  • It's impressive enough to serve guests but simple enough to make on a random weeknight when you want something special.
02 -
  • Cold ingredients matter—if your goat cheese or yogurt is warm, the whole visual effect falls apart and the textures blur together.
  • Don't let this sit too long before eating, or the jam will start to sink and the sesame seeds will soften; the magic is in serving it the moment you finish assembling it.
03 -
  • A squeeze bottle or small piping bag turns your jam swirls into something almost professional-looking, but honestly, a spoon with intention works just as well.
  • If you're making this for people with dietary restrictions, it's naturally gluten-free and vegetarian, and you can use dairy-free yogurt and skip the cheese if needed without losing the essence of what makes it special.
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