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Skyrterta

Cultural Context

Skyrterta, or Skyr Cake, hails from Iceland, where skyr—a thick, yogurt-like dairy product—has been a staple for centuries. Traditionally enjoyed during celebrations, this cake embodies the Icelandic love for simple yet rich flavors. Today, Skyrterta is celebrated not just in Iceland but also in Nordic countries, often adapted with various toppings and fillings, showcasing its versatility and appeal.

IcelandicISdessert
45 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
250 g Lu – Bastogne biscuits
100 g butter
2 tbs flavourless oil
pinch of salt
450 g plain skyr
450 ml double cream
2 tsp icing sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
handful of blueberries

skyr

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: quark

Greek yogurt provides similar texture with fewer calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free alternative.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness with a unique flavor.

berries

🥗Healthier: sliced bananas

💰Cheaper: canned fruit

Sliced bananas are budget-friendly and still flavorful.

1

Crumble the biscuit into sand-like consistency and add melted butter and oil.

2

Press the butter-biscuit mixture into the base of a springform and chill for an hour.

3

Whip up the cream with the icing sugar until stiff.

4

Add the skyr and vanilla extract to the whipped cream and fold until homogenous.

5

Add any additional flavorings (like blueberries) and fold a bit more.

6

Put the skyr filling on top of the cooled biscuit base.

7

Top with blueberries or your chosen fruit and refrigerate for three to four hours.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbakingwhipping

Equipment Needed

springform panmixing bowlwhisk

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariandairy-free

Allergens

dairygluteneggs

Also Known As

Skyr CakeSkyr Tart

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