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Lemon Yogurt Cold Cake

17/11/2023

The lemon yogurt cold cake is a delicious option for a fresh and light dessert, especially during the warmer months. Here is the recipe:

Ingredients

  • 250 g of dry biscuits (such as Digestive or Oro Saiwa)
  • 100 g of melted butter
  • 500 g of Greek yogurt or whole white yogurt
  • Zest of 2 lemons
  • Juice of 2 lemons
  • 100 g of powdered sugar (more or less to taste)
  • 12 g of sheet gelatin (fish glue) or 2 teaspoons of gelatin powder
  • Fresh fruit or lemon syrup for decorating (optional)

Preparation

  1. Start by crushing the biscuits in a food processor or by placing them in a bag and smashing them with a rolling pin until they reach a sandy consistency.
  2. Mix the crushed biscuits with the melted butter until the mixture is homogeneous.
  3. Spread this biscuit mixture on the bottom of a springform pan, previously lined with parchment paper, pressing down firmly with the back of a spoon to create the base of your cake. Place in the refrigerator to firm up for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, soften the sheet gelatin in cold water for about 10 minutes or follow the instructions for the gelatin powder.
  5. Heat the lemon juice without bringing it to a boil and dissolve the squeezed gelatin (or the already prepared gelatin following the manufacturer’s directions) in the warm juice.
  6. In a bowl, mix the yogurt with the powdered sugar and the grated lemon zest until you obtain a homogeneous mixture.
  7. Add the lemon juice with the gelatin to the yogurt and mix thoroughly.
  8. Pour the lemon yogurt mixture over the firmed biscuit base, leveling well with a spatula.
  9. Allow the cake to rest in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or even better, overnight.
  10. Before serving, decorate with fresh fruit or some lemon syrup for an extra touch of elegance.

The lemon yogurt cold cake is perfect as a summer dessert or as a refreshing snack, offering a pleasant break of sweetness and lightness.

Curiosity

The lemon yogurt cold cake does not require baking and is therefore perfect for the summer, when you prefer to avoid the oven. Additionally, by playing with the biscuit base, it’s possible to replace Digestive biscuits with other types, such as lemon biscuits for a more intense flavor or amaretti for an interesting contrast.