The Galaxy Spiral Dessert (Printer View)

Elegant dessert featuring dark berry swirls, creamy yogurt base, sesame seeds, and goat cheese accents.

# 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 tbsp white sesame seeds
05 - 1 to 2 tbsp honey (optional, for serving)

# Method:

01 - Evenly divide the Greek yogurt into four shallow serving bowls, smoothing the surface of each.
02 - Gently drizzle or spoon the dark berry jam over the yogurt in a spiral or swirl pattern.
03 - Using fingers or a small melon baller, break or roll the goat cheese into small, marble-sized balls and evenly scatter them across the jam swirls.
04 - Sprinkle white sesame seeds over the dish for added texture and visual appeal.
05 - Drizzle honey over each serving if desired. Serve immediately, appreciating the presentation before stirring gently to enjoy.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It takes ten minutes but looks like you've spent hours in the kitchen, which is the kind of magic we all need.
  • The tartness of goat cheese against sweet jam creates a flavor surprise that keeps your taste buds interested.
  • It's gluten-free and vegetarian without trying, making it perfect for feeding a mixed group without extra fuss.
02 -
  • Room temperature goat cheese will dissolve into the yogurt instead of staying as distinct little bites, so chill it beforehand—this one mistake changes everything.
  • The visual appeal is half the point of this dish, so take a moment to appreciate it before you dig in; it genuinely tastes better when it looks intentional.
03 -
  • The goat cheese must be cold; this is non-negotiable if you want it to stay as distinct little pieces rather than melting into the yogurt.
  • Use a squeeze bottle or piping bag for your jam if you want restaurant-quality spirals, but honestly, a spoon held at an angle works beautifully too—perfection isn't the goal here, intention is.
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