🍒 Mediterranean Cherry Yogurt Custard Bake
🌿 Description
A soft, creamy baked custard layered with juicy cherries and a lightly sweet, tangy base made from yogurt and eggs. It’s lighter than traditional desserts and fits beautifully into Mediterranean-style eating—simple ingredients, naturally sweet fruit, and balanced richness.
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 6–8)
- 2 cups fresh or frozen cherries (pitted)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- ½ cup milk
- ⅓–½ cup sugar or honey (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup all-purpose flour (or almond flour for lower carb)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Pinch of salt
- 1–2 tbsp olive oil or butter (for greasing dish)
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven
Set to 180°C (350°F). Lightly grease a baking dish. - Prepare the batter
In a bowl, whisk eggs, yogurt, milk, sugar (or honey), and vanilla until smooth. - Add dry ingredients
Stir in flour, baking powder, salt, and lemon zest. Mix until just combined. - Assemble
Pour batter into the dish and scatter cherries evenly throughout. - Bake
Bake for 35–45 minutes, until set in the center and lightly golden on top. - Cool slightly
Let it rest for 10–15 minutes before serving—it firms up as it cools.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
- Serve warm or chilled
- Dust with powdered sugar
- Add a drizzle of honey or a spoon of Greek yogurt
- Pair with coffee or tea
❓ Q & A
Q: Can I use other fruits?
Yes! Try berries, figs, apricots, or peaches.
Q: Is it very sweet?
No—it’s lightly sweet, Mediterranean-style. Adjust sugar if you prefer sweeter.
Q: Can I make it gluten-free?
Use almond flour or a gluten-free blend.
Q: How do I store it?
Refrigerate for up to 3 days. Tastes even better the next day.
Q: Why is my texture too soft?
It may need a few more minutes baking or more cooling time.
