Galaxy Spiral Dark Berry (Printable Version)

Creamy yogurt blended with dark berry jam, sesame seeds, and goat cheese for a cosmic-inspired treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 14 oz plain Greek yogurt (full-fat or low-fat)
02 - 3 oz soft white goat cheese, chilled

→ Jam

03 - 3.5 oz dark berry jam (blackberry, blueberry, or blackcurrant)

→ Garnish

04 - 2 tablespoons white sesame seeds
05 - 1–2 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 or swirl pattern.
03 - Using your fingers or a small melon baller, break or roll the goat cheese into small, marble-sized balls. Distribute these stars evenly across the swirled surface.
04 - Sprinkle the sesame seeds over the dish to add more stars and a light crunch.
05 - Drizzle with honey if desired. Serve immediately, enjoying the visual effect before gently stirring to eat.

# Expert Insights:

01 -
  • It tastes like dessert but feels light enough to eat after dinner without guilt.
  • The whole thing comes together in the time it takes to pour tea, making it perfect when you want something special without fussing.
  • Every bowl looks different, so you get to be an artist for five minutes in your own kitchen.
02 -
  • The goat cheese must be cold—I learned this the hard way when I tried to roll room-temperature cheese and it just smeared instead of forming those satisfying little balls.
  • Don't be shy with the jam spiral; it's the color and flavor anchor, and a skimpy swirl won't have nearly as much impact as a confident, generous one.
03 -
  • Use a squeeze bottle or piping bag for more precise jam spirals if you want that polished look, but honestly, wonky spirals are just as charming and show actual human hands made this.
  • Check your jam and cheese labels for hidden allergens or additives—sometimes the ones that look pure and simple contain surprising things, so read carefully if you're cooking for people with allergies.
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